Cowiche, WA is a small rural town located in the Yakima Valley region of Washington State. It has a population of around 600 people and is located close to larger cities such as Yakima, Ellensburg, and Wenatchee. Due to its location near major cities, Cowiche residents are afforded easy access to public transportation options. The most widely used form of transportation in Cowiche is bus transit. There are several routes that run throughout Yakima County with stops at popular locations such as the local library, grocery stores, and downtown businesses. Additionally, those who need to travel further have the option of using intercity buses or Amtrak trains which can take them directly into Seattle or Spokane. For those who prefer driving their own vehicle, there are several roads leading in and out of town for easy access to other areas. In short, Cowiche's convenient location makes it easy for residents to get around and enjoy all that the area has to offer without needing a car of their own.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cowiche takes 18.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cowiche get to work:
- 85.0% drive their own car alone
- 15.0% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit