Kooskia, Idaho is a small rural community in the north-central part of the state. It has a population of less than 900 people and has limited public transportation options. The main form of public transportation available to Kooskia residents is provided by Idaho County Public Transportation, which provides on-demand bus service through the counties' transit system. Riders may call ahead to schedule a ride to their destination within the county; however, some destinations outside of Kooskia may not be serviced. For those who want to travel beyond the county limits, they can use Amtrak's Empire Builder line that runs from Chicago to Seattle and stop in Lewiston or Moscow, both of which are within an hour drive from Kooskia. Additionally, there are several regional airports within a two-hour driving radius from Kooskia for those needing air transportation services.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kooskia (zip 83539) takes 27.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kooskia (zip 83539) get to work:
- 67.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 21.6% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit