The small town of Chinook, Washington has a population of around 875 people and is located in Pacific County. Despite its size, the town offers residents a variety of transportation options. The Community Transformation Grant provided by the state of Washington funded several projects that have helped improve public transportation in the area. Most notably, Chinook now boasts free dial-a-ride services for those who need assistance getting around town. People can also take advantage of regularly scheduled bus service provided by Wahkiakum Transit and South Bend Transportation District. For those living outside the city limits, there are other forms of transit available such as ferry service to Portland and Seattle as well as shuttle services that go to regional airports. All these options provide residents with easy access to the rest of the state and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chinook takes 19.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chinook get to work:
- 80.0% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit