How long is the commute from St. Maries, ID?
Workers who live in St. Maries, ID take an average of 16.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.1 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in St. Maries get to work
| Means of transportation | St. Maries | Benewah County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.4% (±6.0 points) | 77.4% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±3.2 points) | 10.1% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±3.5 points) | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±3.7 points) | 8.0% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In St. Maries, the average commute is lower than in Benewah County (23.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In St. Maries, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benewah County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Benewah County, St. Maries ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 168 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in St. Maries
| Vehicles available | St. Maries | Benewah County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±3.9 points) | 3.0% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% (±7.0 points) | 23.9% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±8.1 points) | 39.0% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.8% (±7.9 points) | 34.1% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In St. Maries, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Benewah County (3.0%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in St. Maries
| St. Maries | Benewah County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±3.7 points) | 8.0% (±2.4 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±2.4 points) | 92.4% (±1.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.4% (±5.7 points) | 84.4% (±2.5 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In St. Maries, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benewah County (84.4%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near St. Maries
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Maries | — | 16.1 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Plummer | 15 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison | 15 mi | 16.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Worley | 17 mi | 21.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Tensed | 20 mi | 19.7 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pinehurst | 22 mi | 28.8 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Smelterville | 24 mi | 21.9 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tekoa | 24 mi | 24.2 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wardner | 25 mi | 33.2 minutes (±10.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pinehurst, ID (28.8 minutes), Wardner, ID (33.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Benewah County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tensed | 19.7 minutes (±12.7) |
| 2 | Plummer | 18.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 3 | St. Maries | 16.1 minutes (±3.1) |
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 St. Maries
How long is the average commute in St. Maries?
Workers who live in St. Maries, ID take an average of 16.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in St. Maries without a car?
5.6% of households in St. Maries have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in St. Maries?
6.5% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in St. Maries worked from home, and 85.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Maries city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Maries city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Maries city, Idaho
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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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