How long is the commute from Ketchikan, AK?
Workers who live in Ketchikan, AK take an average of 10.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
10.1% of workers walk to work.
5.5% work from home.
14.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 10.6 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Households without a car
- 14.8%
How people in Ketchikan get to work
| Means of transportation | Ketchikan | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.4% (±4.6 points) | 69.1% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.1% (±4.0 points) | 13.4% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.1% (±3.2 points) | 6.9% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±2.0 points) | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.5% (±2.0 points) | 6.0% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Ketchikan, the average commute is lower than in Ketchikan Gateway Borough (14.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ketchikan, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ketchikan Gateway Borough (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 71 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ketchikan
| Vehicles available | Ketchikan | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.8% (±3.8 points) | 10.5% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% (±4.2 points) | 33.3% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±4.0 points) | 37.4% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±2.6 points) | 18.7% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Ketchikan, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ketchikan Gateway Borough (10.5%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (9.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ketchikan
| Ketchikan | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.5% (±2.0 points) | 6.0% (±1.5 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±1.8 points) | 95.4% (±1.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±2.6 points) | 92.0% (±2.0 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Ketchikan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ketchikan Gateway Borough (92.0%).
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 Ketchikan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan | — | 10.6 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Saxman | 4.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Metlakatla | 17 mi | 6.1 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Kasaan | 32 mi | 26.1 minutes (±15.8) | Not measurably different |
| Thorne Bay | 40 mi | 19.5 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hydaburg | 46 mi | 11.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Klawock | 57 mi | 15.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Craig | 57 mi | 12.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wrangell | 59 mi | 8.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Metlakatla, AK (6.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Saxman, AK (21.1 minutes), Klawock, AK (15.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Ketchikan
How long is the average commute in Ketchikan?
Workers who live in Ketchikan, AK take an average of 10.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ketchikan without a car?
14.8% of households in Ketchikan have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ketchikan?
5.5% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Ketchikan worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ketchikan city, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ketchikan city, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ketchikan city, Alaska
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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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