How long is the commute from Coulee Dam, WA?
Workers who live in Coulee Dam, WA take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Coulee Dam get to work
| Means of transportation | Coulee Dam | Okanogan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±6.4 points) | 60.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±3.4 points) | 13.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 2.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±3.3 points) | 4.8% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.6 points) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±3.6 points) | 16.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Coulee Dam, the average commute is not measurably different from Okanogan County (18.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Coulee Dam, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Okanogan County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Okanogan County, Coulee Dam ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 431 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Coulee Dam
| Vehicles available | Coulee Dam | Okanogan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±2.5 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.4% (±8.7 points) | 25.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±6.4 points) | 35.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±5.3 points) | 34.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Coulee Dam, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Okanogan County (4.2%).
It is also lower than in Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Coulee Dam
| Coulee Dam | Okanogan County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±3.6 points) | 16.2% (±4.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±2.2 points) | 93.6% (±1.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±3.4 points) | 86.9% (±1.5 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Coulee Dam, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Okanogan County (86.9%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Coulee Dam
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coulee Dam | — | 16.4 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Grand Coulee | 2.4 mi | 15.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elmer City | 2.5 mi | 15.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Electric City | 5.0 mi | 13.9 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Nespelem | 14 mi | 12.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Almira | 18 mi | 38.8 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
| Wilbur | 19 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Hartline | 20 mi | 24.3 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Creston | 26 mi | 13.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Almira, WA (38.8 minutes), Wilbur, WA (26.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Okanogan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pateros | 22.8 minutes (±7.0) |
| 2 | Conconully | 20.7 minutes (±16.6) |
| 3 | Okanogan | 20.4 minutes (±9.9) |
| 4 | Riverside | 17.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Tonasket | 17.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 6 | Coulee Dam | 16.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 (tie) | Elmer City | 15.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Twisp | 15.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Brewster | 13.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Nespelem | 12.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 | Winthrop | 12.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Omak | 11.1 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Okanogan 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 Coulee Dam
How long is the average commute in Coulee Dam?
Workers who live in Coulee Dam, WA take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Coulee Dam without a car?
3.9% of households in Coulee Dam have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Coulee Dam?
6.7% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Coulee Dam worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coulee Dam town, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coulee Dam town, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coulee Dam town, Washington
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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 last updated on .
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