How long is the commute from Rupert, ID?
Workers who live in Rupert, ID take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
11.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 11.3%
How people in Rupert get to work
| Means of transportation | Rupert | Minidoka County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.3% (±5.7 points) | 80.8% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±4.0 points) | 12.2% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±2.8 points) | 4.7% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Rupert, the average commute is not measurably different from Minidoka County (17.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rupert, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Minidoka County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Minidoka County, Rupert ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 169 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rupert
| Vehicles available | Rupert | Minidoka County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% (±5.6 points) | 5.6% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% (±6.7 points) | 21.5% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±8.2 points) | 32.7% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.4% (±8.7 points) | 40.2% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Rupert, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Minidoka County (5.6%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rupert
| Rupert | Minidoka County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±2.8 points) | 4.7% (±1.7 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.1% (±4.9 points) | 92.1% (±2.5 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±6.0 points) | 86.7% (±2.9 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rupert, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Minidoka County (86.7%).
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 Rupert
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rupert | — | 15.9 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Acequia | 5.2 mi | 19.6 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Paul | 5.7 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Heyburn | 6.1 mi | 15.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Declo | 7.2 mi | 18.3 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Burley | 8.2 mi | 16.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Minidoka | 13 mi | 17.7 minutes (±16.0) | Not measurably different |
| Albion | 15 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Hazelton | 24 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Paul, ID (23.7 minutes), Albion, ID (23.1 minutes), Hazelton, ID (23.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Minidoka County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul | 23.7 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Acequia | 19.6 minutes (±5.8) |
| 3 | Minidoka | 17.7 minutes (±16.0) |
| 4 | Rupert | 15.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 5 | Heyburn | 15.1 minutes (±2.1) |
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 Rupert
How long is the average commute in Rupert?
Workers who live in Rupert, ID take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rupert without a car?
11.3% of households in Rupert have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rupert?
4.5% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Rupert worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rupert city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rupert city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rupert 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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