How long is the commute from Oroville, WA?
Workers who live in Oroville, WA take an average of 10.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.6% of workers drive alone to work.
3.9% take public transportation.
7.2% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 10.6 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 3.9%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Oroville get to work
| Means of transportation | Oroville | Okanogan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.6% (±11.0 points) | 60.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.0% (±11.5 points) | 13.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.9% (±6.6 points) | 2.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.2% (±7.4 points) | 4.8% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±7.9 points) | 16.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Oroville, 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 Oroville, 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, Oroville ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 465 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oroville
| Vehicles available | Oroville | Okanogan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±5.0 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% (±8.0 points) | 25.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±8.2 points) | 35.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.9% (±8.7 points) | 34.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Oroville, 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 Oroville
| Oroville | Okanogan County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±7.9 points) | 16.2% (±4.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±4.9 points) | 93.6% (±1.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.2% (±8.1 points) | 86.9% (±1.5 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oroville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Okanogan County (86.9%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oroville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oroville | — | 10.6 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Tonasket | 17 mi | 17.1 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Riverside | 30 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Conconully | 31 mi | 20.7 minutes (±16.6) | Not measurably different |
| Omak | 37 mi | 11.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Republic | 38 mi | 9.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Okanogan | 41 mi | 20.4 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Winthrop | 47 mi | 12.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Twisp | 51 mi | 15.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tonasket, WA (17.1 minutes), Riverside, WA (17.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 Oroville
How long is the average commute in Oroville?
Workers who live in Oroville, WA take an average of 10.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oroville without a car?
7.4% of households in Oroville have no vehicle, and 3.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oroville?
10.7% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in Oroville worked from home, and 78.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oroville city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oroville city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oroville city, Washington
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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 last updated on .
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