How long is the commute from Polson, MT?
Workers who live in Polson, MT take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Polson get to work
| Means of transportation | Polson | Lake County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.0% (±5.4 points) | 69.4% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±3.3 points) | 12.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±2.5 points) | 2.9% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±2.7 points) | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±2.7 points) | 13.2% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Polson, the average commute is not measurably different from Lake County (22.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Polson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Polson ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 73 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Polson
| Vehicles available | Polson | Lake County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±2.5 points) | 4.8% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% (±6.0 points) | 22.3% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±7.7 points) | 35.7% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±5.9 points) | 37.2% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Polson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (4.8%).
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 Polson
| Polson | Lake County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±2.7 points) | 13.2% (±1.7 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±2.9 points) | 91.4% (±1.3 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.0% (±4.2 points) | 84.8% (±1.7 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Polson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lake County (84.8%).
It is also lower than in Montana (89.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Polson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polson | — | 19.7 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Pablo | 6.0 mi | 13.6 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Ronan | 11 mi | 15.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside | 23 mi | 29.8 minutes (±13.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hot Springs | 25 mi | 10.9 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| St. Ignatius | 26 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Somers | 28 mi | 21.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bigfork | 28 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Marion | 37 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pablo, MT (13.6 minutes), Hot Springs, MT (10.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marion, MT (30.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Ignatius | 25.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 2 | Polson | 19.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Ronan | 15.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Pablo | 13.6 minutes (±3.5) |
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 Polson
How long is the average commute in Polson?
Workers who live in Polson, MT take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Polson without a car?
6.1% of households in Polson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Polson?
4.9% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Polson worked from home, and 85.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polson city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polson city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polson 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 last updated on .
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