How long is the commute from Pocatello, ID?
Workers who live in Pocatello, ID take an average of 16.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
11.1% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.2 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Pocatello get to work
| Means of transportation | Pocatello | Bannock County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±2.1 points) | 74.9% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±1.3 points) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% (±1.4 points) | 11.4% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Pocatello, the average commute is lower than in Bannock County (17.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pocatello, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bannock County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bannock County, Pocatello ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 166 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pocatello
| Vehicles available | Pocatello | Bannock County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±1.2 points) | 5.0% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±2.0 points) | 28.1% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±2.3 points) | 35.0% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.6% (±2.1 points) | 32.0% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Pocatello, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bannock County (5.0%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (3.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pocatello
| Pocatello | Bannock County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.1% (±1.4 points) | 11.4% (±1.3 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±0.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.7 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±1.6 points) | 88.7% (±1.3 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Pocatello, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bannock County (88.7%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (91.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pocatello
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello | — | 16.2 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Chubbuck | 3.8 mi | 17.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Tyhee | 5.6 mi | 25.4 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Fort Hall | 9.8 mi | 15.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Inkom | 12 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Aberdeen | 20 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| American Falls | 21 mi | 13.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| McCammon | 21 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Blackfoot | 23 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tyhee, ID (25.4 minutes), Inkom, ID (23.5 minutes), Aberdeen, ID (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bannock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | McCammon | 30.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | Arimo | 28.1 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Downey | 26.0 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Tyhee | 25.4 minutes (±8.6) |
| 6 | Inkom | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Chubbuck | 17.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Pocatello | 16.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 9 | Fort Hall | 15.4 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Bannock County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Pocatello
How long is the average commute in Pocatello?
Workers who live in Pocatello, ID take an average of 16.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pocatello without a car?
5.8% of households in Pocatello have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pocatello?
11.1% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Pocatello worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocatello city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocatello city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocatello city, Idaho
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Pocatello city, Idaho (place:64090, in state:16).
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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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