Counties with the worst commutes in New Mexico

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STACKER) 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 data.

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in New Mexico using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by longest average commute time according to 2020 5-year estimates.

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#4. Rio Arriba County

– Average Commute Time: 28.7 minutes
— 6.0 minutes longer than state average – Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.5%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 11.0%
– Worked outside county of residence: 44.3%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (84.7%), carpooled (7.1%), walked to work (2.2%), public transportation (0.8%), worked from home (3.8%)

#3. Valencia County

– Average Commute Time: 29.2 minutes
— 6.5 minutes longer than state average – Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.5%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.6%
– Worked outside county of residence: 44.9%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (83.0%), carpooled (8.5%), walked to work (0.8%), public transportation (0.7%), worked from home (5.4%)

#2. Torrance County

– Average Commute Time: 34.5 minutes
— 11.8 minutes longer than state average – Workers with 60+ minute commute: 23.1%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.7%
– Worked outside county of residence: 52.8%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (75.7%), carpooled (6.8%), walked to work (2.6%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (13.0%)

#1. Mora County

– Average Commute Time: 51.3 minutes
— 28.6 minutes longer than state average – Workers with 60+ minute commute: 36.3%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 5.6%
– Worked outside county of residence: 59.0%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (65.1%), carpooled (23.3%), walked to work (5.1%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (6.4%)

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