How long is the commute from Omak, WA?
Workers who live in Omak, WA take an average of 11.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
10.9% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.1 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Omak get to work
| Means of transportation | Omak | Okanogan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.7% (±12.1 points) | 60.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.2% (±9.6 points) | 13.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 2.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.9% (±9.3 points) | 4.8% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±5.2 points) | 16.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Omak, the average commute is lower than in 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 Omak, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Okanogan County (2.6%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Okanogan County, Omak ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 464 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Omak
| Vehicles available | Omak | Okanogan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±3.5 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% (±8.3 points) | 25.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±9.9 points) | 35.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.2% (±10.0 points) | 34.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Omak, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Okanogan County (4.2%).
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 Omak
| Omak | Okanogan County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±5.2 points) | 16.2% (±4.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±3.2 points) | 93.6% (±1.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±4.4 points) | 86.9% (±1.5 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Omak, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Omak
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omak | — | 11.1 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Okanogan | 4.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside | 6.3 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Conconully | 14 mi | 20.7 minutes (±16.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tonasket | 20 mi | 17.1 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Brewster | 24 mi | 13.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Twisp | 27 mi | 15.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport | 29 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Winthrop | 30 mi | 12.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Riverside, WA (17.3 minutes), Tonasket, WA (17.1 minutes), Bridgeport, WA (23.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Oroville | 10.6 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 8 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 Omak
How long is the average commute in Omak?
Workers who live in Omak, WA take an average of 11.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Omak without a car?
5.7% of households in Omak have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Omak?
8.3% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Omak worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Omak city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Omak city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Omak city, 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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