How long is the commute from Filer, ID?
Workers who live in Filer, ID take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in Filer get to work
| Means of transportation | Filer | Twin Falls County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.7% (±6.9 points) | 79.0% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±4.7 points) | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±5.2 points) | 7.4% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Filer, the average commute is higher than in Twin Falls County (17.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Filer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Twin Falls County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Twin Falls County, Filer ranks 3 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 65 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Filer
| Vehicles available | Filer | Twin Falls County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 2.9% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% (±9.5 points) | 29.5% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±12.5 points) | 35.9% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.0% (±8.7 points) | 31.8% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Filer, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Twin Falls County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (3.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Filer
| Filer | Twin Falls County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±5.2 points) | 7.4% (±1.1 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±2.5 points) | 95.9% (±1.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±3.6 points) | 91.1% (±1.4 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Filer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Twin Falls County (91.1%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Filer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filer | — | 25.7 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Twin Falls | 7.4 mi | 15.7 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Buhl | 8.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jerome | 12 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kimberly | 12 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Castleford | 14 mi | 19.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hollister | 15 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wendell | 15 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hansen | 16 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Twin Falls, ID (15.7 minutes), Kimberly, ID (18.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Twin Falls County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murtaugh | 34.0 minutes (±11.6) |
| 2 | Hollister | 28.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Filer | 25.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Buhl | 25.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Hansen | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Castleford | 19.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Kimberly | 18.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Twin Falls | 15.7 minutes (±1.0) |
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 Filer
How long is the average commute in Filer?
Workers who live in Filer, ID take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Filer without a car?
1.3% of households in Filer have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Filer?
10.0% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Filer worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Filer city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Filer city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Filer city, Idaho
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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