How long is the commute from Wallowa, OR?
Workers who live in Wallowa, OR take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
8.4% of workers walk to work.
33.6% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±6.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 33.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Wallowa get to work
| Means of transportation | Wallowa | Wallowa County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.5% (±15.7 points) | 62.9% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±7.4 points) | 9.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.4% (±7.1 points) | 5.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 5.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.6% (±21.9 points) | 16.8% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Wallowa, the average commute is not measurably different from Wallowa County (15.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wallowa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wallowa County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Wallowa County, Wallowa ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 194 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wallowa
| Vehicles available | Wallowa | Wallowa County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±3.5 points) | 3.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.8% (±10.4 points) | 22.9% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% (±19.1 points) | 37.8% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.8% (±18.8 points) | 35.6% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Wallowa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wallowa County (3.7%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wallowa
| Wallowa | Wallowa County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.6% (±21.9 points) | 16.8% (±3.9 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±14.2 points) | 95.6% (±1.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±7.4 points) | 84.2% (±3.9 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wallowa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wallowa County (84.2%).
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 Wallowa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallowa | — | 20.5 minutes (±6.7) | — |
| Lostine | 7.5 mi | 26.0 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Enterprise | 16 mi | 8.1 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Elgin | 19 mi | 23.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Joseph | 21 mi | 16.3 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Imbler | 22 mi | 17.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cove | 23 mi | 24.2 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Summerville | 24 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Union | 30 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Enterprise, OR (8.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wallowa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lostine | 26.0 minutes (±7.5) |
| 2 | Wallowa | 20.5 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Joseph | 16.3 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Enterprise | 8.1 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Wallowa
How long is the average commute in Wallowa?
Workers who live in Wallowa, OR take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wallowa without a car?
1.9% of households in Wallowa have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wallowa?
33.6% (±21.9 points) of workers who live in Wallowa worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wallowa city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wallowa city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wallowa city, Oregon
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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 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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