Ucon, Idaho is a small, rural community located in the southeast portion of Bonneville County. It is primarily a farming and ranching area with a population of around 1,200 people. Despite its small size, Ucon offers residents and visitors some transportation options. The city has access to public transportation through CARTA – Community Area Rural Transportation Authority – which provides regular routes throughout the county for commuters and visitors alike. The service runs Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 8:00pm with additional limited weekend hours available. In addition to CARTA buses, taxi services are also available in Ucon for those who need an alternative way to travel around town or beyond. For those looking to explore the area outside of Ucon, there are several major airports nearby including Pocatello Regional Airport which is only 25 minutes away by car. With these transportation options in place, Ucon remains easily accessible by air, land or sea for all who wish to visit this beautiful corner of Idaho.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ucon takes 19.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ucon get to work:
- 91.0% drive their own car alone
- 3.2% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 2.4% take mass transit