How long is the commute from Sheridan, WY?
Workers who live in Sheridan, WY take an average of 12.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.8 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Sheridan get to work
| Means of transportation | Sheridan | Sheridan County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.9% (±3.6 points) | 79.6% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±2.2 points) | 6.8% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±1.6 points) | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±2.0 points) | 9.5% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Sheridan, the average commute is lower than in Sheridan County (15.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wyoming (18.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sheridan, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sheridan County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Wyoming (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sheridan County, Sheridan ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 96 of 109.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sheridan
| Vehicles available | Sheridan | Sheridan County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±1.7 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% (±4.6 points) | 29.0% | 27.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% (±4.4 points) | 36.9% | 34.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.6% (±3.8 points) | 30.0% | 33.6% | 21.9% |
In Sheridan, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sheridan County (4.2%).
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 Sheridan
| Sheridan | Sheridan County | Wyoming | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±2.0 points) | 9.5% (±2.0 points) | 9.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±2.6 points) | 93.5% (±1.7 points) | 95.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±2.7 points) | 90.3% (±2.1 points) | 89.4% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% |
In Sheridan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sheridan County (90.3%).
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 Sheridan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | — | 12.8 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Ranchester | 13 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Dayton | 16 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Story | 16 mi | 16.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Clearmont | 31 mi | 71.0 minutes (±52.4) | Higher |
| Buffalo | 34 mi | 12.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lodge Grass | 41 mi | 23.2 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Ten Sleep | 58 mi | 12.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Greybull | 58 mi | 14.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ranchester, WY (22.8 minutes), Dayton, WY (25.4 minutes), Clearmont, WY (71.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sheridan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearmont | 71.0 minutes (±52.4) |
| 2 | Dayton | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Ranchester | 22.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Story | 16.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Sheridan | 12.8 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Sheridan
How long is the average commute in Sheridan?
Workers who live in Sheridan, WY take an average of 12.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sheridan without a car?
5.5% of households in Sheridan have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sheridan?
5.8% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Sheridan worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheridan city, Wyoming
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheridan city, Wyoming
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheridan 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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