How long is the commute from Fort Benton, MT?
Workers who live in Fort Benton, MT take an average of 13.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
10.8% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.7 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Fort Benton get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Benton | Chouteau County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±8.7 points) | 68.7% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±7.0 points) | 10.8% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.8% (±6.4 points) | 6.7% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±2.2 points) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±5.2 points) | 12.5% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Fort Benton, the average commute is lower than in Chouteau County (18.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Benton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chouteau County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chouteau County, Fort Benton ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 132 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Benton
| Vehicles available | Fort Benton | Chouteau County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 5.1% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% (±7.5 points) | 20.8% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.7% (±10.3 points) | 40.6% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±7.9 points) | 33.5% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Fort Benton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chouteau County (5.1%).
It is also lower than in Montana (4.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fort Benton
| Fort Benton | Chouteau County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±5.2 points) | 12.5% (±3.1 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.0% (±7.7 points) | 90.5% (±3.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.4% (±8.5 points) | 77.4% (±4.3 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Benton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chouteau County (77.4%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (89.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Benton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Benton | — | 13.7 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Geraldine | 24 mi | 15.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Belt | 33 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Malmstrom AFB | 33 mi | 13.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Big Sandy | 35 mi | 16.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Great Falls | 38 mi | 14.9 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sun Prairie | 44 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Rocky Boy West | 45 mi | 14.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Vaughn | 46 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Belt, MT (20.9 minutes), Sun Prairie, MT (20.0 minutes), Vaughn, MT (22.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chouteau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Sandy | 16.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 2 | Geraldine | 15.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Fort Benton | 13.7 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Fort Benton
How long is the average commute in Fort Benton?
Workers who live in Fort Benton, MT take an average of 13.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Benton without a car?
0.5% of households in Fort Benton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Benton?
6.5% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Fort Benton worked from home, and 81.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Benton city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Benton city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Benton city, Montana
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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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Figures last updated on .
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