How long is the commute from Harlowton, MT?

Name: Commute and cars in Harlowton, MT, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Harlowton, MT take an average of 14.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

74.7% of workers drive alone to work.

1.4% take public transportation.

4.6% of workers walk to work.

8.2% work from home.

3.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 14.2 minutes (±4.4)
Public transportation: 1.4%
Work from home: 8.2%
Households without a car: 3.6%

How people in Harlowton get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Harlowton	Wheatland County	Montana	United States
Drove alone	74.7% (±9.3 points)	52.5%	71.1%	68.8%
Carpooled	11.2% (±7.5 points)	10.8%	9.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.4% (±2.4 points)	2.8%	0.6%	3.2%
Walked	4.6% (±4.7 points)	10.1%	3.9%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±7.8 points)	0.5%	2.1%	2.0%
Worked from home	8.2% (±7.0 points)	23.3%	12.5%	15.1%

In Harlowton, the average commute is not measurably different from Wheatland 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 Harlowton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wheatland County (2.8%).

It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

Statewide, it ranks 125 of 164.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Harlowton

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Harlowton	Wheatland County	Montana	United States
No vehicle	3.6% (±3.8 points)	2.3%	4.7%	8.4%
1 vehicle	19.4% (±7.8 points)	19.3%	26.9%	33.1%
2 vehicles	28.4% (±9.4 points)	30.7%	36.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	48.5% (±11.5 points)	47.8%	31.5%	21.9%

In Harlowton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wheatland County (2.3%).

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 Harlowton

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Harlowton	Wheatland County	Montana	United States
Workers working from home	8.2% (±7.0 points)	23.3% (±7.8 points)	12.5% (±0.4 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	89.5% (±6.3 points)	89.8% (±4.6 points)	94.5% (±0.2 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	81.2% (±9.2 points)	81.9% (±6.3 points)	89.4% (±0.3 points)	91.0%

In Harlowton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wheatland County (81.9%).

It is not measurably different from Montana (89.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Harlowton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Harlowton
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Harlowton	—	14.2 minutes (±4.4)	—
Judith Gap	17 mi	17.7 minutes (±9.5)	Not measurably different
Ryegate	29 mi	17.5 minutes (±4.8)	Not measurably different
Moore	38 mi	14.7 minutes (±4.0)	Not measurably different
Hobson	39 mi	14.1 minutes (±5.9)	Not measurably different
Big Timber	42 mi	18.9 minutes (±4.5)	Not measurably different
Lavina	44 mi	53.1 minutes (±26.0)	Higher
Lewistown	46 mi	12.7 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Broadview	51 mi	34.2 minutes (±10.1)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lavina, MT (53.1 minutes), Broadview, MT (34.2 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

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 Harlowton

How long is the average commute in Harlowton?

Workers who live in Harlowton, MT take an average of 14.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Harlowton without a car?

3.6% of households in Harlowton have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Harlowton?

8.2% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in Harlowton worked from home, and 81.2% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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