Okanogan County, located in the North Central region of Washington state, is a large area that covers nearly 5,300 square miles. While it is sparsely populated, with only 41,000 people living in the entire county as of 2019 estimates, the need for transportation options remains important. Buses and other public transportation are available to help residents get around. The Okanogan County Public Transportation provides bus services throughout the county including routes from Tonasket to Omak and from Oroville to Brewster. To accommodate those who are elderly or disabled, Dial-A-Ride services can be accessed for individual rides within certain areas of the county. Bicycle lanes and trails also exist throughout the rural areas of the county for those who prefer a more active form of transport. There are also numerous carpooling opportunities that connect residents and visitors with drivers willing to offer rides for reasonable fees or donations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Okanogan County takes 17.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Okanogan County get to work:
- 77.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 6.3% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit