How long is the commute from Funny River, AK?
Workers who live in Funny River, AK take an average of 40.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
25.3% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.0 minutes (±19.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Funny River get to work
| Means of transportation | Funny River | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.0% (±27.0 points) | 65.9% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 12.3% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 5.4% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 9.7% (±15.4 points) | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.3% (±23.7 points) | 10.5% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Funny River, the average commute is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (20.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Funny River, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kenai Peninsula Borough, Funny River ranks 1 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 6 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Funny River
| Vehicles available | Funny River | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±6.8 points) | 4.9% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% (±11.7 points) | 29.9% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±13.2 points) | 36.9% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±12.4 points) | 28.3% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Funny River, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (9.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Funny River
| Funny River | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.3% (±23.7 points) | 10.5% (±1.4 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% (±8.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.8 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.7% (±11.5 points) | 89.3% (±1.3 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Funny River, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Funny River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funny River | — | 40.0 minutes (±19.6) | — |
| Sterling | 3.9 mi | 30.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgeway | 9.5 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Soldotna | 9.5 mi | 13.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Kalifornsky | 15 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kenai | 15 mi | 15.5 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Salamatof | 20 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Nikiski | 22 mi | 27.7 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cohoe | 23 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Soldotna, AK (13.8 minutes), Kenai, AK (15.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kenai Peninsula Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Funny River | 40.0 minutes (±19.6) |
| 2 | Sterling | 30.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Cohoe | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Nikiski | 27.7 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Salamatof | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 6 | Kalifornsky | 24.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 7 | Anchor Point | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Kenai Peninsula Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Funny River is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Funny River
How long is the average commute in Funny River?
Workers who live in Funny River, AK take an average of 40.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Funny River without a car?
6.6% of households in Funny River have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Funny River?
25.3% (±23.7 points) of workers who live in Funny River worked from home, and 85.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Funny River CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Funny River CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Funny River CDP, Alaska
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Funny River CDP, Alaska (place:27145, in state:02).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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