How long is the commute from Columbia Falls, MT?
Workers who live in Columbia Falls, MT take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
14.8% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Columbia Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Columbia Falls | Flathead County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.6% (±9.8 points) | 71.5% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±3.8 points) | 7.7% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.7 points) | 2.8% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.8% (±9.8 points) | 15.8% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Columbia Falls, the average commute is not measurably different from Flathead County (19.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Columbia Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Flathead County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Flathead County, Columbia Falls ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 70 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Columbia Falls
| Vehicles available | Columbia Falls | Flathead County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.4 points) | 4.2% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% (±8.8 points) | 26.0% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% (±9.1 points) | 40.4% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.7% (±6.6 points) | 29.4% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Columbia Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Flathead County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (4.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Columbia Falls
| Columbia Falls | Flathead County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.8% (±9.8 points) | 15.8% (±1.5 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±3.0 points) | 94.9% (±1.0 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±5.9 points) | 91.2% (±1.3 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Columbia Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Flathead County (91.2%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (89.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Columbia Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Falls | — | 19.8 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Whitefish | 8.5 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Evergreen | 11 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kalispell | 12 mi | 14.9 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Somers | 20 mi | 21.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bigfork | 21 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside | 24 mi | 29.8 minutes (±13.1) | Not measurably different |
| Marion | 30 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Polson | 47 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whitefish, MT (16.6 minutes), Kalispell, MT (14.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marion, MT (30.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Flathead County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion | 30.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Lakeside | 29.8 minutes (±13.1) |
| 3 | Bigfork | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 4 | Somers | 21.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Columbia Falls | 19.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 | Evergreen | 19.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Whitefish | 16.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Kalispell | 14.9 minutes (±0.9) |
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 Columbia Falls
How long is the average commute in Columbia Falls?
Workers who live in Columbia Falls, MT take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Columbia Falls without a car?
4.3% of households in Columbia Falls have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Columbia Falls?
14.8% (±9.8 points) of workers who live in Columbia Falls worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia Falls city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia Falls city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia Falls city, Montana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Columbia Falls city, Montana (place:16600, in state:30).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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