How long is the commute from Rockford, WA?
Workers who live in Rockford, WA take an average of 26.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.7% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.8 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Rockford get to work
| Means of transportation | Rockford | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.4% (±8.1 points) | 69.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.0% (±8.2 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.7 points) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±16.5 points) | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±16.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.7% (±2.6 points) | 15.5% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Rockford, the average commute is not measurably different from Spokane County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rockford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Spokane County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Spokane County, Rockford ranks 7 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 235 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rockford
| Vehicles available | Rockford | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±4.6 points) | 6.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.3% (±8.6 points) | 29.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±11.0 points) | 37.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 45.0% (±11.7 points) | 25.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Rockford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Spokane County (6.8%).
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 Rockford
| Rockford | Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.7% (±2.6 points) | 15.5% (±0.7 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±5.4 points) | 96.1% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±7.5 points) | 92.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rockford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Spokane County (92.0%).
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 Rockford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | — | 26.8 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Fairfield | 5.1 mi | 39.7 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Waverly | 9.1 mi | 27.3 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Worley | 10 mi | 21.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Latah | 12 mi | 40.8 minutes (±9.3) | Higher |
| Spangle | 12 mi | 25.3 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Plummer | 14 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Liberty Lake | 15 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison | 15 mi | 16.4 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plummer, ID (18.7 minutes), Harrison, ID (16.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairfield, WA (39.7 minutes), Latah, WA (40.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Spokane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latah | 40.8 minutes (±9.3) |
| 2 | Fairfield | 39.7 minutes (±8.1) |
| 3 | Fairwood (Spokane County) | 30.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Otis Orchards-East Farms | 28.3 minutes (±8.4) |
| 5 | Deer Park | 27.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | Waverly | 27.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 7 | Rockford | 26.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Spangle | 25.3 minutes (±10.0) |
| 9 | Mead | 25.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Town and Country | 23.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Liberty Lake | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Airway Heights | 22.4 minutes (±5.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Cheney | 21.4 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Spokane 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 Rockford
How long is the average commute in Rockford?
Workers who live in Rockford, WA take an average of 26.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rockford without a car?
4.2% of households in Rockford have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rockford?
2.7% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Rockford worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford town, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford town, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford 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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