How long is the commute from Rawlins, WY?
Workers who live in Rawlins, WY take an average of 13.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
2.5% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.3 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Rawlins get to work
| Means of transportation | Rawlins | Carbon County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±6.0 points) | 75.4% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.9% (±5.9 points) | 13.1% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.5% (±2.1 points) | 6.7% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Rawlins, the average commute is not measurably different from Carbon County (16.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wyoming (18.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rawlins, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carbon County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carbon County, Rawlins ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 91 of 109.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rawlins
| Vehicles available | Rawlins | Carbon County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±4.1 points) | 6.1% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% (±5.3 points) | 24.7% | 27.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% (±6.3 points) | 30.3% | 34.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.6% (±6.3 points) | 38.9% | 33.6% | 21.9% |
In Rawlins, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carbon County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rawlins
| Rawlins | Carbon County | Wyoming | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.5% (±2.1 points) | 6.7% (±2.4 points) | 9.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±4.1 points) | 93.7% (±2.6 points) | 95.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±3.7 points) | 89.6% (±2.7 points) | 89.4% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% |
In Rawlins, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carbon County (89.6%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (89.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rawlins
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlins | — | 13.3 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Sinclair | 5.4 mi | 17.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Saratoga | 31 mi | 16.8 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hanna | 35 mi | 39.2 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Bairoil | 36 mi | 20.7 minutes (±11.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wamsutter | 40 mi | 16.4 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Mountain | 42 mi | 38.3 minutes (±17.3) | Higher |
| Encampment | 46 mi | 17.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Medicine Bow | 53 mi | 13.0 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hanna, WY (39.2 minutes), Elk Mountain, WY (38.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carbon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Elk Mountain | 38.3 minutes (±17.3) |
| 3 | Dixon | 29.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 4 | Baggs | 25.0 minutes (±8.3) |
| 5 (tie) | Encampment | 17.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 5 (tie) | Sinclair | 17.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Saratoga | 16.8 minutes (±6.8) |
| 8 | Rawlins | 13.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Medicine Bow | 13.0 minutes (±8.0) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Carbon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rawlins
How long is the average commute in Rawlins?
Workers who live in Rawlins, WY take an average of 13.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rawlins without a car?
8.0% of households in Rawlins have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rawlins?
2.5% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Rawlins worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rawlins city, Wyoming
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rawlins city, Wyoming
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rawlins city, Wyoming
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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