How long is the commute from Priest River, ID?
Workers who live in Priest River, ID take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Priest River get to work
| Means of transportation | Priest River | Bonner County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±9.0 points) | 73.4% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±3.5 points) | 7.5% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±4.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.9% (±5.4 points) | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±7.8 points) | 12.0% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Priest River, the average commute is not measurably different from Bonner County (24.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Priest River, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bonner County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Bonner County, Priest River ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 47 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Priest River
| Vehicles available | Priest River | Bonner County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±2.6 points) | 4.8% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% (±11.6 points) | 25.2% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.5% (±10.4 points) | 36.3% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.6% (±8.2 points) | 33.7% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Priest River, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Priest River
| Priest River | Bonner County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±7.8 points) | 12.0% (±1.7 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±3.7 points) | 95.5% (±1.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.2% (±9.3 points) | 90.4% (±1.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Priest River, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Bonner County (90.4%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (91.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Priest River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priest River | — | 28.4 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Oldtown | 5.2 mi | 19.4 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 6.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dover | 15 mi | 15.2 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Spirit Lake | 15 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sandpoint | 17 mi | 14.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Athol | 19 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ponderay | 19 mi | 10.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Kootenai | 20 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dover, ID (15.2 minutes), Sandpoint, ID (14.0 minutes), Ponderay, ID (10.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Hope | 32.6 minutes (±11.9) |
| 2 | Priest River | 28.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 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) |
Showing 8 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 Priest River
How long is the average commute in Priest River?
Workers who live in Priest River, ID take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Priest River without a car?
2.8% of households in Priest River have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Priest River?
10.0% (±7.8 points) of workers who live in Priest River worked from home, and 76.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Priest River city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Priest River city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Priest River 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 Priest River city, Idaho (place:65530, in state:16).
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 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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