How long is the commute from Idaho Falls, ID?
Workers who live in Idaho Falls, ID take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
9.5% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Idaho Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Idaho Falls | Bonneville County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±2.2 points) | 74.2% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±1.7 points) | 10.4% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.5% (±1.4 points) | 10.4% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Idaho Falls, the average commute is lower than in Bonneville County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Idaho Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bonneville County (2.1%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bonneville County, Idaho Falls ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 142 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Idaho Falls
| Vehicles available | Idaho Falls | Bonneville County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±0.8 points) | 3.1% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% (±2.4 points) | 23.5% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% (±2.4 points) | 39.4% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.6% (±2.3 points) | 34.0% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Idaho Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bonneville County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (3.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Idaho Falls
| Idaho Falls | Bonneville County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.5% (±1.4 points) | 10.4% (±1.0 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±0.8 points) | 96.3% (±0.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±1.1 points) | 92.9% (±1.1 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Idaho Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bonneville County (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Idaho Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | — | 18.9 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Lincoln | 3.9 mi | 19.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ammon | 3.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Iona | 5.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ucon | 8.1 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Shelley | 8.8 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Basalt | 14 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Rigby | 14 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lewisville | 14 mi | 19.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ammon, ID (21.9 minutes), Basalt, ID (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bonneville County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irwin | 59.4 minutes (±14.4) |
| 2 | Swan Valley | 32.7 minutes (±12.0) |
| 3 | Ammon | 21.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 4 | Ucon | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Iona | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Lincoln | 19.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Idaho Falls | 18.9 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 Idaho Falls
How long is the average commute in Idaho Falls?
Workers who live in Idaho Falls, ID take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Idaho Falls without a car?
3.3% of households in Idaho Falls have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Idaho Falls?
9.5% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Idaho Falls worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idaho Falls city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idaho Falls city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idaho Falls 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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