How long is the commute from Hamilton, MT?
Workers who live in Hamilton, MT take an average of 12.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
12.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.2 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 12.6%
How people in Hamilton get to work
| Means of transportation | Hamilton | Ravalli County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.0% (±9.3 points) | 72.6% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.0% (±8.8 points) | 8.9% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±3.5 points) | 2.1% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±2.9 points) | 14.2% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Hamilton, the average commute is lower than in Ravalli County (24.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hamilton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ravalli County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ravalli County, Hamilton ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 144 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hamilton
| Vehicles available | Hamilton | Ravalli County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.6% (±5.7 points) | 4.1% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.9% (±8.7 points) | 22.7% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.6% (±8.8 points) | 35.2% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±7.6 points) | 37.9% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Hamilton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ravalli County (4.1%).
It is also higher than in Montana (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hamilton
| Hamilton | Ravalli County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±2.9 points) | 14.2% (±1.8 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.9% (±5.6 points) | 94.0% (±1.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.2% (±6.1 points) | 87.1% (±2.2 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Hamilton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ravalli County (87.1%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (89.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hamilton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | — | 12.2 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Corvallis | 4.9 mi | 43.0 minutes (±15.2) | Higher |
| Pinesdale | 6.5 mi | 23.4 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Darby | 16 mi | 16.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stevensville | 18 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Lolo | 36 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Clinton | 42 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Philipsburg | 42 mi | 19.7 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Orchard Homes | 42 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Corvallis, MT (43.0 minutes), Pinesdale, MT (23.4 minutes), Stevensville, MT (23.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ravalli County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corvallis | 43.0 minutes (±15.2) |
| 2 | Stevensville | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 | Pinesdale | 23.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Darby | 16.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | Hamilton | 12.2 minutes (±2.3) |
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 Hamilton
How long is the average commute in Hamilton?
Workers who live in Hamilton, MT take an average of 12.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hamilton without a car?
12.6% of households in Hamilton have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hamilton?
3.4% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Hamilton worked from home, and 84.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton 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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