How long is the commute from Idaho Springs, CO?
Workers who live in Idaho Springs, CO take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.1% of workers walk to work.
24.9% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Idaho Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Idaho Springs | Clear Creek County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.9% (±9.7 points) | 62.1% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.1% (±8.6 points) | 8.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.1% (±5.2 points) | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.9% (±7.1 points) | 24.2% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Idaho Springs, the average commute is not measurably different from Clear Creek County (28.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Idaho Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clear Creek County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Clear Creek County, Idaho Springs ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 110 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Idaho Springs
| Vehicles available | Idaho Springs | Clear Creek County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±5.4 points) | 4.4% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% (±9.3 points) | 20.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±13.3 points) | 43.3% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.0% (±11.7 points) | 32.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Idaho Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clear Creek County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Idaho Springs
| Idaho Springs | Clear Creek County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.9% (±7.1 points) | 24.2% (±5.0 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±2.8 points) | 97.4% (±1.6 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.1% (±9.1 points) | 90.2% (±2.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Idaho Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clear Creek County (90.2%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Idaho Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Springs | — | 26.9 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Central | 3.2 mi | 12.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Black Hawk | 3.7 mi | 26.2 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Empire | 9.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Georgetown | 10 mi | 25.3 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Evergreen | 12 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Plume | 12 mi | 36.5 minutes (±14.4) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Creek (community) | 13 mi | 41.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Genesee | 13 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Central, CO (12.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coal Creek (community), CO (41.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clear Creek County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Plume | 36.5 minutes (±14.4) |
| 2 | Idaho Springs | 26.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Georgetown | 25.3 minutes (±8.1) |
| 4 | Empire | 24.9 minutes (±6.3) |
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 Idaho Springs
How long is the average commute in Idaho Springs?
Workers who live in Idaho Springs, CO take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Idaho Springs without a car?
3.7% of households in Idaho Springs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Idaho Springs?
24.9% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Idaho Springs worked from home, and 87.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idaho Springs city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idaho Springs city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idaho Springs city, Colorado
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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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