How long is the commute from Riverton, WY?
Workers who live in Riverton, WY take an average of 14.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
5.6% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.5 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Riverton get to work
| Means of transportation | Riverton | Fremont County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±4.7 points) | 73.9% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±2.8 points) | 9.6% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.6% (±3.3 points) | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Riverton, the average commute is lower than in Fremont County (17.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wyoming (18.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Riverton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fremont County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fremont County, Riverton ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 83 of 109.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Riverton
| Vehicles available | Riverton | Fremont County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±2.0 points) | 4.4% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% (±4.3 points) | 27.2% | 27.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±4.4 points) | 34.6% | 34.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.6% (±3.3 points) | 33.8% | 33.6% | 21.9% |
In Riverton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fremont County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (4.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Riverton
| Riverton | Fremont County | Wyoming | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% (±1.2 points) | 9.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±1.7 points) | 94.1% (±1.0 points) | 95.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±2.1 points) | 88.8% (±1.5 points) | 89.4% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% |
In Riverton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fremont County (88.8%).
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 Riverton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | — | 14.5 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Arapahoe | 4.3 mi | 15.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 13 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Ethete | 17 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Shoshoni | 20 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Pavillion | 22 mi | 28.6 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Lander | 22 mi | 13.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Washakie | 27 mi | 15.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| East Thermopolis | 44 mi | 21.4 minutes (±14.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hudson, WY (19.3 minutes), Shoshoni, WY (24.2 minutes), Pavillion, WY (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fremont County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Shoshoni | 24.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Hudson | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Ethete | 16.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Arapahoe | 15.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Fort Washakie | 15.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Dubois | 14.7 minutes (±6.8) |
| 8 | Riverton | 14.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 | Lander | 13.6 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Fremont 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 Riverton
How long is the average commute in Riverton?
Workers who live in Riverton, WY take an average of 14.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Riverton without a car?
5.6% of households in Riverton have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Riverton?
4.4% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Riverton worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverton city, Wyoming
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverton city, Wyoming
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverton city, Wyoming
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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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