How long is the commute from Ponderay, ID?
Workers who live in Ponderay, ID take an average of 10.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% of workers drive alone to work.
7.4% take public transportation.
10.5% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 10.0 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 7.4%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Ponderay get to work
| Means of transportation | Ponderay | Bonner County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.1% (±7.6 points) | 73.4% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±4.0 points) | 7.5% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.4% (±3.7 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.5% (±6.3 points) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±4.2 points) | 12.0% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Ponderay, the average commute is lower than in Bonner County (24.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ponderay, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Bonner County (0.6%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (0.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bonner County, Ponderay ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 196 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ponderay
| Vehicles available | Ponderay | Bonner County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±1.8 points) | 4.8% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.9% (±10.8 points) | 25.2% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±10.5 points) | 36.3% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±7.5 points) | 33.7% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Ponderay, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bonner County (4.8%).
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 Ponderay
| Ponderay | Bonner County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±4.2 points) | 12.0% (±1.7 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.2% (±9.8 points) | 95.5% (±1.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±8.6 points) | 90.4% (±1.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ponderay, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bonner County (90.4%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ponderay
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderay | — | 10.0 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Kootenai | 1.0 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Sandpoint | 1.9 mi | 14.0 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Dover | 4.6 mi | 15.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Hope | 11 mi | 25.8 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| East Hope | 12 mi | 32.6 minutes (±11.9) | Higher |
| Priest River | 19 mi | 28.4 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Clark Fork | 20 mi | 17.9 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Oldtown | 24 mi | 19.4 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kootenai, ID (14.9 minutes), Sandpoint, ID (14.0 minutes), Dover, ID (15.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bonner County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hope | 25.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Oldtown | 19.4 minutes (±8.4) |
| 5 | Clark Fork | 17.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Dover | 15.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 | Kootenai | 14.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Sandpoint | 14.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 | Ponderay | 10.0 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Bonner 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 Ponderay
How long is the average commute in Ponderay?
Workers who live in Ponderay, ID take an average of 10.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ponderay without a car?
2.1% of households in Ponderay have no vehicle, and 7.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ponderay?
5.3% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Ponderay worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ponderay city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ponderay city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ponderay 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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