How long is the commute from Falls City, OR?
Workers who live in Falls City, OR take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
13.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 13.0%
How people in Falls City get to work
| Means of transportation | Falls City | Polk County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.4% (±8.8 points) | 66.9% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±6.2 points) | 10.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±4.3 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±4.8 points) | 17.5% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Falls City, the average commute is higher than in Polk County (25.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Falls City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Falls City ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 40 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Falls City
| Vehicles available | Falls City | Polk County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.0% (±11.0 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.0% (±7.2 points) | 29.2% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±9.2 points) | 37.2% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.4% (±11.9 points) | 28.7% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Falls City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Polk County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Falls City
| Falls City | Polk County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±4.8 points) | 17.5% (±1.7 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% (±7.4 points) | 96.1% (±0.8 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±7.4 points) | 91.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Falls City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (91.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Falls City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls City | — | 30.8 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Dallas | 7.3 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Monmouth | 10 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Independence | 12 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Willamina | 15 mi | 31.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan | 16 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Ronde | 17 mi | 24.7 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Adair Village | 17 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Salem | 21 mi | 22.0 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monmouth, OR (23.8 minutes), Independence, OR (24.9 minutes), Adair Village, OR (21.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falls City | 30.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 | Dallas | 27.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 3 | Independence | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Grand Ronde | 24.7 minutes (±8.7) |
| 5 | Monmouth | 23.8 minutes (±2.3) |
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 Falls City
How long is the average commute in Falls City?
Workers who live in Falls City, OR take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Falls City without a car?
13.0% of households in Falls City have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Falls City?
7.1% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Falls City worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falls City city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falls City city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falls City city, Oregon
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 Falls City city, Oregon (place:24550, in state:41).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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