Counties with the worst commutes in Nevada

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July 17, 2023
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Counties with the worst commutes in Nevada

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 Nevada, 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.

#17. Esmeralda County

- Average commute to work: 13.3 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 14.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74%
--- Carpooled: 7.1%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 8.1%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.5%
--- Worked from home: 10.2%

#16. Mineral County

- Average commute to work: 14.3 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 13.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 76.8%
--- Carpooled: 6.1%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 12.8%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.4%
--- Worked from home: 2.9%

#15. White Pine County

- Average commute to work: 17.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 2.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 73.8%
--- Carpooled: 8.9%
--- Public transportation: 2.5%
--- Walked: 7.4%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.3%
--- Worked from home: 7.1%

#14. Carson City

- Average commute to work: 20.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 29.6%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.4%
--- Carpooled: 12.3%
--- Public transportation: 1.4%
--- Walked: 1.8%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.2%
--- Worked from home: 5.7%

#13. Lincoln County

- Average commute to work: 20.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 11.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 10.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 65.3%
--- Carpooled: 15.5%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 4.4%
--- Bicycle: 0.7%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 4.1%
--- Worked from home: 10%

#12. Churchill County

- Average commute to work: 21.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 10.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 12.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 82.2%
--- Carpooled: 6.7%
--- Public transportation: 0.9%
--- Walked: 3.8%
--- Bicycle: 1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.7%
--- Worked from home: 4.7%

#11. Washoe County

- Average commute to work: 22.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 4.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 73.1%
--- Carpooled: 12%
--- Public transportation: 2%
--- Walked: 2%
--- Bicycle: 0.5%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2%
--- Worked from home: 8.3%

#8. Clark County (tie)

- Average commute to work: 25 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 0.2%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 75.8%
--- Carpooled: 10.1%
--- Public transportation: 2.7%
--- Walked: 1.3%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.5%
--- Worked from home: 7.4%

#8. Douglas County (tie)

- Average commute to work: 25 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7.4%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 26.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74.5%
--- Carpooled: 11.3%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 1.7%
--- Bicycle: 0.6%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.1%
--- Worked from home: 9.7%

#8. Eureka County (tie)

- Average commute to work: 25 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 13.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 21%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 56%
--- Carpooled: 24.2%
--- Public transportation: 7.7%
--- Walked: 4.4%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0%
--- Worked from home: 7.7%

#7. Pershing County

- Average commute to work: 25.1 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 14.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 29.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74.7%
--- Carpooled: 10.3%
--- Public transportation: 3.9%
--- Walked: 3.3%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.9%
--- Worked from home: 6.9%

#6. Humboldt County

- Average commute to work: 26.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 14.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 7.9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 60.8%
--- Carpooled: 14.3%
--- Public transportation: 9.5%
--- Walked: 3.6%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.5%
--- Worked from home: 9.3%

#5. Nye County

- Average commute to work: 27.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 21.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 17.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.3%
--- Carpooled: 9.1%
--- Public transportation: 0.8%
--- Walked: 2.9%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.9%
--- Worked from home: 6.8%

#4. Storey County

- Average commute to work: 28.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4.4%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 74.1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 69.9%
--- Carpooled: 12%
--- Public transportation: 2.1%
--- Walked: 7.2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.5%
--- Worked from home: 7.3%

#3. Lyon County

- Average commute to work: 28.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 11.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 53.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 81.4%
--- Carpooled: 10.9%
--- Public transportation: 0.9%
--- Walked: 1.8%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.3%
--- Worked from home: 4.5%

#2. Lander County

- Average commute to work: 29.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 23%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 28.9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 61.2%
--- Carpooled: 21.2%
--- Public transportation: 15.6%
--- Walked: 0.6%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.5%
--- Worked from home: 1%

#1. Elko County

- Average commute to work: 30.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 21.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 8.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 66%
--- Carpooled: 14.9%
--- Public transportation: 11.2%
--- Walked: 2.5%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.4%
--- Worked from home: 3.8%

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