How long is the commute from Montana City, MT?
Workers who live in Montana City, MT take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Montana City get to work
| Means of transportation | Montana City | Jefferson County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±6.3 points) | 74.6% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±4.1 points) | 9.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 2.2% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±5.5 points) | 12.7% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Montana City, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (24.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Montana City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Montana City ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 36 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Montana City
| Vehicles available | Montana City | Jefferson County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 3.0% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.7% (±4.7 points) | 13.7% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±7.0 points) | 30.7% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 61.0% (±7.7 points) | 52.5% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Montana City, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jefferson County (3.0%).
It is also lower than in Montana (4.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Montana City
| Montana City | Jefferson County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±5.5 points) | 12.7% (±3.6 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.9 points) | 96.8% (±1.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±2.1 points) | 91.4% (±2.9 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Montana City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jefferson County (91.4%).
It is also higher than in Montana (89.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Montana City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana City | — | 24.0 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| East Helena | 4.2 mi | 17.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Clancy | 6.1 mi | 21.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Helena | 6.5 mi | 13.7 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 7.0 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Helena West Side | 10 mi | 24.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Helena Valley West Central | 11 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 13 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Helena Valley Northwest | 15 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Helena, MT (17.0 minutes), Helena, MT (13.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | 24.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Montana City | 24.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Whitehall | 22.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 4 | Clancy | 21.5 minutes (±4.3) |
Montana City is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Montana City
How long is the average commute in Montana City?
Workers who live in Montana City, MT take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Montana City without a car?
0.7% of households in Montana City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Montana City?
15.2% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Montana City worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montana City CDP, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montana City CDP, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montana City CDP, Montana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Montana City CDP, Montana (place:51175, in state:30).
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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