Most car-dependent, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of commuters who drive to work alone (2024 ACS). Loving County, Texas leads at 96.2%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 4 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 3,144 is 77.4%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Harper County, OK, up 2,802 places to #42.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest drive alone to work?
Loving County, Texas ranks #1 with 96.2% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by drive alone to work?
Loving County, Texas, Stewart County, Georgia, Charlton County, Georgia, Wheeler County, Georgia, Monroe County, Alabama.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is drive alone to work measured?
Share of workers who drive alone to work. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).