How long is the commute from Miles City, MT?
Workers who live in Miles City, MT take an average of 10.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
6.6% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 10.8 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Miles City get to work
| Means of transportation | Miles City | Custer County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.5% (±4.1 points) | 71.4% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.8% (±2.9 points) | 16.6% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.6% (±2.3 points) | 6.0% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±1.8 points) | 5.0% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Miles City, the average commute is lower than in Custer County (13.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Miles City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Custer County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 153 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Miles City
| Vehicles available | Miles City | Custer County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±2.5 points) | 5.1% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% (±3.9 points) | 25.9% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±5.1 points) | 35.6% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.1% (±4.8 points) | 33.4% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Miles City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Custer County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Miles City
| Miles City | Custer County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±1.8 points) | 5.0% (±1.5 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±2.5 points) | 94.6% (±1.9 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±3.2 points) | 88.4% (±2.6 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Miles City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Custer County (88.4%).
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 Miles City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles City | — | 10.8 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Terry | 37 mi | 13.8 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Forsyth | 41 mi | 19.7 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Colstrip | 52 mi | 10.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Plevna | 63 mi | 19.1 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Lame Deer | 66 mi | 11.9 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hysham | 67 mi | 26.9 minutes (±12.9) | Higher |
| Broadus | 70 mi | 7.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| West Glendive | 71 mi | 14.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Broadus, MT (7.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Forsyth, MT (19.7 minutes), Plevna, MT (19.1 minutes), Hysham, MT (26.9 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 Miles City
How long is the average commute in Miles City?
Workers who live in Miles City, MT take an average of 10.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Miles City without a car?
6.8% of households in Miles City have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Miles City?
3.9% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Miles City worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miles City city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miles City city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miles City 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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