Counties with the worst commutes in Arizona
Commuting easily ranks as one of the least enjoyable parts of a person's day. Commuters encounter more physical health problems, and low-income commuters are less likely to gain financial stability—among a host of other negative impacts. And yet, America's commutes keep getting longer as people move farther away from the office, according to Census Bureau data.
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in Arizona, using 2021 data from the Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by longest average commute time in 2021 among workers over the age of 16, excluding those who work from home. Think you have a long trip to work? Read on to compare it against the worst commutes statewide.
#15. La Paz County
- Average commute to work: 13.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 1.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 2.7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 80.7%
--- Carpooled: 9.7%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 3.5%
--- Bicycle: 2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.5%
--- Worked from home: 3.7%
#14. Greenlee County
- Average commute to work: 17.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 2.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 4.2%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 83.8%
--- Carpooled: 11.9%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 2.9%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.4%
--- Worked from home: 0.9%
#13. Coconino County
- Average commute to work: 19.1 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 5.1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 68.2%
--- Carpooled: 10.4%
--- Public transportation: 1.6%
--- Walked: 8.4%
--- Bicycle: 1.6%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.2%
--- Worked from home: 8.5%
#12. Gila County
- Average commute to work: 20.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 16.6%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.9%
--- Carpooled: 13%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 1%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 7.3%
#11. Yuma County
- Average commute to work: 20.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 78.9%
--- Carpooled: 12.1%
--- Public transportation: 1.3%
--- Walked: 1.5%
--- Bicycle: 0.3%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1%
--- Worked from home: 4.8%
#10. Mohave County
- Average commute to work: 21.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 1.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 78%
--- Carpooled: 11.8%
--- Public transportation: 0.8%
--- Walked: 1.1%
--- Bicycle: 0.4%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.5%
--- Worked from home: 5.5%
#9. Cochise County
- Average commute to work: 21.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 6.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.3%
--- Carpooled: 9%
--- Public transportation: 0.5%
--- Walked: 2.7%
--- Bicycle: 0.5%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.5%
--- Worked from home: 7.4%
#8. Santa Cruz County
- Average commute to work: 22.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 9.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 15.2%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.7%
--- Carpooled: 9.7%
--- Public transportation: 1%
--- Walked: 1.3%
--- Bicycle: 0.5%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.2%
--- Worked from home: 5.6%
#7. Graham County
- Average commute to work: 22.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 12.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 16.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 81%
--- Carpooled: 12.3%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 1.3%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.9%
--- Worked from home: 4.3%
#6. Navajo County
- Average commute to work: 22.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 9.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 75.5%
--- Carpooled: 10.2%
--- Public transportation: 1.2%
--- Walked: 3.7%
--- Bicycle: 0.4%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.2%
--- Worked from home: 7.8%
#5. Yavapai County
- Average commute to work: 23.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 75.2%
--- Carpooled: 9.7%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 3.5%
--- Bicycle: 0.3%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.5%
--- Worked from home: 9.5%
#4. Pima County
- Average commute to work: 24.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 1.9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 73.4%
--- Carpooled: 9.7%
--- Public transportation: 1.7%
--- Walked: 2.1%
--- Bicycle: 1.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.6%
--- Worked from home: 10.3%
#3. Maricopa County
- Average commute to work: 26.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 71.4%
--- Carpooled: 10.2%
--- Public transportation: 1.5%
--- Walked: 1.4%
--- Bicycle: 0.6%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.7%
--- Worked from home: 13.2%
#2. Apache County
- Average commute to work: 27.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 14.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 11.6%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79%
--- Carpooled: 5.9%
--- Public transportation: 0.7%
--- Walked: 4.5%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.2%
--- Worked from home: 8.5%
#1. Pinal County
- Average commute to work: 32.3 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 13.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 45.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74.6%
--- Carpooled: 11.7%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 1.3%
--- Bicycle: 0.4%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.5%
--- Worked from home: 10.3%
