How long is the commute from Blackfoot, ID?
Workers who live in Blackfoot, ID take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Blackfoot get to work
| Means of transportation | Blackfoot | Bingham County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±5.0 points) | 78.5% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.5% (±4.6 points) | 11.2% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±1.9 points) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±1.9 points) | 6.5% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Blackfoot, the average commute is not measurably different from Bingham County (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blackfoot, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bingham County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bingham County, Blackfoot ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 108 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blackfoot
| Vehicles available | Blackfoot | Bingham County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±3.4 points) | 4.5% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% (±4.7 points) | 17.6% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±5.3 points) | 34.3% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.8% (±5.6 points) | 43.6% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Blackfoot, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bingham County (4.5%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Blackfoot
| Blackfoot | Bingham County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±1.9 points) | 6.5% (±1.1 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±1.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±3.6 points) | 89.4% (±1.7 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Blackfoot, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bingham County (89.4%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Blackfoot
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot | — | 21.9 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Groveland | 2.5 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Moreland | 4.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Firth | 11 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Basalt | 12 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Hall | 14 mi | 15.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Shelley | 17 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tyhee | 18 mi | 25.4 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Chubbuck | 19 mi | 17.1 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Hall, ID (15.4 minutes), Chubbuck, ID (17.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Groveland, ID (27.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basalt | 28.7 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Groveland | 27.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Moreland | 26.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Firth | 24.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 (tie) | Aberdeen | 21.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 (tie) | Blackfoot | 21.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Shelley | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) |
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 Blackfoot
How long is the average commute in Blackfoot?
Workers who live in Blackfoot, ID take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blackfoot without a car?
9.3% of households in Blackfoot have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blackfoot?
4.5% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Blackfoot worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blackfoot city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blackfoot city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blackfoot city, Idaho
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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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Figures last updated on .
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