How long is the commute from Helena, MT?
Workers who live in Helena, MT take an average of 13.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
7.3% of workers walk to work.
16.2% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.7 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Helena get to work
| Means of transportation | Helena | Lewis and Clark County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.4% (±3.3 points) | 68.1% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±2.0 points) | 10.8% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.3% (±1.9 points) | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.2% (±2.6 points) | 14.5% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Helena, the average commute is lower than in Lewis and Clark County (18.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Helena, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lewis and Clark County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lewis and Clark County, Helena ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 133 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Helena
| Vehicles available | Helena | Lewis and Clark County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±1.9 points) | 5.3% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% (±3.2 points) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±2.9 points) | 37.4% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.6% (±2.1 points) | 29.6% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Helena, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lewis and Clark County (5.3%).
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 Helena
| Helena | Lewis and Clark County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.2% (±2.6 points) | 14.5% (±1.5 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±1.7 points) | 95.0% (±1.1 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±2.2 points) | 90.3% (±1.5 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Helena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lewis and Clark County (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (89.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Helena
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | — | 13.7 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Helena West Side | 4.5 mi | 24.5 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Helena Valley West Central | 4.7 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| East Helena | 4.9 mi | 17.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 6.0 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Montana City | 6.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 8.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Helena Valley Northwest | 9.3 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Clancy | 10 mi | 21.5 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Helena West Side, MT (24.5 minutes), Helena Valley West Central, MT (19.6 minutes), Helena Valley Southeast, MT (20.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lewis and Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena West Side | 24.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Helena Valley Northwest | 22.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Helena Valley Northeast | 21.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Helena Valley Southeast | 20.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 5 | Helena Valley West Central | 19.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | East Helena | 17.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Helena | 13.7 minutes (±1.0) |
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 Helena
How long is the average commute in Helena?
Workers who live in Helena, MT take an average of 13.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Helena without a car?
8.6% of households in Helena have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Helena?
16.2% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Helena worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helena city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helena city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helena 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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