How long is the commute from Butte, AK?
Workers who live in Butte, AK take an average of 34.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
4.8% of workers walk to work.
13.5% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.0 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Butte get to work
| Means of transportation | Butte | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±5.4 points) | 71.0% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±3.1 points) | 9.7% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% (±2.8 points) | 1.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.2% (±2.1 points) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.5% (±5.0 points) | 11.7% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Butte, the average commute is not measurably different from Matanuska-Susitna Borough (34.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Butte, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Matanuska-Susitna Borough (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Butte ranks 12 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 14 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Butte
| Vehicles available | Butte | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.2 points) | 3.8% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% (±4.2 points) | 24.8% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.9% (±4.3 points) | 36.1% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 50.4% (±5.6 points) | 35.3% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Butte, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (3.8%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (9.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Butte
| Butte | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.5% (±5.0 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.6 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±1.9 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Butte, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Butte
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte | — | 34.0 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Palmer | 6.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Gateway | 8.1 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lazy Mountain | 8.8 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Farm Loop | 8.9 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| South Lakes | 11 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| North Lakes | 12 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sutton-Alpine | 15 mi | 37.0 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wasilla | 16 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palmer, AK (26.8 minutes), Farm Loop, AK (28.5 minutes), South Lakes, AK (27.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Matanuska-Susitna Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Knik-Fairview | 38.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Tanaina | 37.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Sutton-Alpine | 37.0 minutes (±8.7) |
| 9 | Susitna North | 34.9 minutes (±15.6) |
| 10 | Fishhook | 34.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 | Gateway | 34.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Butte | 34.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | North Lakes | 30.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Wasilla | 29.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Lazy Mountain | 28.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 | Farm Loop | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | South Lakes | 27.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Palmer | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Butte is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Butte
How long is the average commute in Butte?
Workers who live in Butte, AK take an average of 34.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Butte without a car?
1.9% of households in Butte have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Butte?
13.5% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Butte worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butte CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butte CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butte CDP, Alaska
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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