How long is the commute from Plains, MT?
Workers who live in Plains, MT take an average of 15.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
15.1% of workers walk to work.
15.9% work from home.
14.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.0 minutes (±7.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Households without a car
- 14.1%
How people in Plains get to work
| Means of transportation | Plains | Sanders County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.8% (±11.6 points) | 64.6% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.9% (±9.5 points) | 10.2% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±2.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 15.1% (±10.4 points) | 6.7% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.9% (±9.7 points) | 15.2% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Plains, the average commute is not measurably different from Sanders County (22.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plains, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sanders County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sanders County, Plains ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 115 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plains
| Vehicles available | Plains | Sanders County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% (±14.0 points) | 4.5% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% (±12.5 points) | 21.2% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.0% (±10.4 points) | 37.0% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±9.2 points) | 37.3% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Plains, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sanders County (4.5%).
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 Plains
| Plains | Sanders County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.9% (±9.7 points) | 15.2% (±3.3 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±5.2 points) | 92.9% (±2.0 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.9% (±14.2 points) | 87.8% (±2.9 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Plains, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sanders County (87.8%).
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 Plains
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains | — | 15.0 minutes (±7.0) | — |
| Hot Springs | 14 mi | 10.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Superior | 18 mi | 36.0 minutes (±11.0) | Higher |
| Thompson Falls | 23 mi | 14.2 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Alberton | 37 mi | 32.8 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Ronan | 37 mi | 15.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pablo | 38 mi | 13.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Polson | 38 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| St. Ignatius | 38 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Superior, MT (36.0 minutes), Alberton, MT (32.8 minutes), St. Ignatius, MT (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sanders County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plains | 15.0 minutes (±7.0) |
| 2 | Thompson Falls | 14.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Hot Springs | 10.9 minutes (±3.2) |
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 Plains
How long is the average commute in Plains?
Workers who live in Plains, MT take an average of 15.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plains without a car?
14.1% of households in Plains have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plains?
15.9% (±9.7 points) of workers who live in Plains worked from home, and 81.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plains town, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plains town, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plains town, 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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