How long is the commute from Great Falls, MT?
Workers who live in Great Falls, MT take an average of 14.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.9 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Great Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Great Falls | Cascade County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±2.2 points) | 77.4% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±1.7 points) | 10.3% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.8 points) | 2.7% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±1.1 points) | 7.4% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Great Falls, the average commute is lower than in Cascade County (16.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Great Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cascade County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cascade County, Great Falls ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 117 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Great Falls
| Vehicles available | Great Falls | Cascade County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±1.1 points) | 6.0% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% (±2.1 points) | 31.5% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±2.5 points) | 34.7% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.7% (±1.9 points) | 27.7% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Great Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cascade County (6.0%).
It is also higher than in Montana (4.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Great Falls
| Great Falls | Cascade County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±1.1 points) | 7.4% (±1.0 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±1.0 points) | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.1% (±1.3 points) | 89.2% (±1.2 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Great Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cascade County (89.2%).
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 Great Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | — | 14.9 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Malmstrom AFB | 5.5 mi | 13.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sun Prairie | 9.1 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Vaughn | 13 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Belt | 19 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Cascade | 24 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Dutton | 31 mi | 23.2 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Fairfield | 33 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Benton | 38 mi | 13.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sun Prairie, MT (20.0 minutes), Vaughn, MT (22.7 minutes), Belt, MT (20.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cascade County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cascade | 24.2 minutes (±5.4) |
| 2 | Neihart | 22.9 minutes (±23.8) |
| 3 | Vaughn | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 | Belt | 20.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Sun Prairie | 20.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Great Falls | 14.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 7 | Malmstrom AFB | 13.6 minutes (±2.8) |
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 Great Falls
How long is the average commute in Great Falls?
Workers who live in Great Falls, MT take an average of 14.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Great Falls without a car?
7.1% of households in Great Falls have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Great Falls?
6.8% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Great Falls worked from home, and 90.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Falls city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Falls city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Falls city, Montana
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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