How long is the commute from Kettle Falls, WA?
Workers who live in Kettle Falls, WA take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
2.8% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Kettle Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Kettle Falls | Stevens County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.5% (±5.6 points) | 76.9% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±2.5 points) | 8.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±4.3 points) | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.8% (±2.2 points) | 11.1% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Kettle Falls, the average commute is lower than in Stevens County (29.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kettle Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stevens County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Stevens County, Kettle Falls ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 395 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kettle Falls
| Vehicles available | Kettle Falls | Stevens County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±4.8 points) | 4.1% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% (±8.5 points) | 20.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±8.9 points) | 34.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.7% (±6.5 points) | 40.6% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Kettle Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Stevens County (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kettle Falls
| Kettle Falls | Stevens County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.8% (±2.2 points) | 11.1% (±1.6 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±3.8 points) | 94.2% (±0.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±7.0 points) | 86.7% (±1.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kettle Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stevens County (86.7%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kettle Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Falls | — | 18.8 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Marcus | 4.1 mi | 26.1 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Colville | 8.6 mi | 14.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Northport | 25 mi | 48.1 minutes (±24.2) | Higher |
| Chewelah | 27 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ione | 31 mi | 18.7 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Republic | 31 mi | 9.4 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Metaline | 35 mi | 17.4 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Metaline Falls | 36 mi | 13.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Republic, WA (9.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Northport, WA (48.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stevens County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northport | 48.1 minutes (±24.2) |
| 2 | Suncrest | 38.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Springdale | 36.0 minutes (±17.5) |
| 4 | Marcus | 26.1 minutes (±11.8) |
| 5 | Kettle Falls | 18.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 | Chewelah | 16.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Colville | 14.0 minutes (±2.6) |
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 Kettle Falls
How long is the average commute in Kettle Falls?
Workers who live in Kettle Falls, WA take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kettle Falls without a car?
5.1% of households in Kettle Falls have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kettle Falls?
2.8% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Kettle Falls worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettle Falls city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettle Falls city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettle Falls city, Washington
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 Kettle Falls city, Washington (place:35485, in state:53).
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 last updated on .
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