How long is the commute from Wheatland, WY?
Workers who live in Wheatland, WY take an average of 9.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
1.4% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 9.3 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Wheatland get to work
| Means of transportation | Wheatland | Platte County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.7% (±9.2 points) | 77.9% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±6.2 points) | 7.7% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±4.5 points) | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.2 points) | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.4% (±1.8 points) | 8.2% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Wheatland, the average commute is lower than in Platte 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 Wheatland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Platte County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Platte County, Wheatland ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 107 of 109.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wheatland
| Vehicles available | Wheatland | Platte County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±3.8 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% (±12.2 points) | 29.2% | 27.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±11.0 points) | 32.3% | 34.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±7.5 points) | 36.6% | 33.6% | 21.9% |
In Wheatland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Platte County (1.9%).
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 Wheatland
| Wheatland | Platte County | Wyoming | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.4% (±1.8 points) | 8.2% (±3.1 points) | 9.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±3.4 points) | 93.0% (±2.4 points) | 95.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.0% (±7.7 points) | 80.7% (±4.7 points) | 89.4% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% |
In Wheatland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Platte County (80.7%).
It is also lower than in Wyoming (89.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wheatland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland | — | 9.3 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Guernsey | 18 mi | 7.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Chugwater | 22 mi | 27.7 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| Fort Laramie | 25 mi | 17.8 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Glendo | 31 mi | 12.5 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lingle | 32 mi | 14.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Yoder | 35 mi | 25.3 minutes (±12.2) | Higher |
| Torrington | 40 mi | 13.6 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Henry | 47 mi | 15.2 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chugwater, WY (27.7 minutes), Fort Laramie, WY (17.8 minutes), Lingle, WY (14.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Platte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chugwater | 27.7 minutes (±9.4) |
| 2 | Glendo | 12.5 minutes (±8.9) |
| 3 | Wheatland | 9.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Guernsey | 7.2 minutes (±2.6) |
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 Wheatland
How long is the average commute in Wheatland?
Workers who live in Wheatland, WY take an average of 9.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wheatland without a car?
4.1% of households in Wheatland have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wheatland?
1.4% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Wheatland worked from home, and 78.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheatland town, Wyoming
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheatland town, Wyoming
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheatland town, 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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