How long is the commute from Thompson Falls, MT?
Workers who live in Thompson Falls, MT take an average of 14.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.8% take public transportation.
4.9% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.2 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.8%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Thompson Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Thompson Falls | Sanders County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.8% (±13.3 points) | 64.6% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.1% (±11.6 points) | 10.2% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% (±4.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.9% (±5.6 points) | 6.7% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±4.2 points) | 15.2% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Thompson Falls, the average commute is lower than in 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 Thompson Falls, 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, Thompson Falls ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 127 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thompson Falls
| Vehicles available | Thompson Falls | Sanders County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±5.1 points) | 4.5% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±12.0 points) | 21.2% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.3% (±9.2 points) | 37.0% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.1% (±13.0 points) | 37.3% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Thompson Falls, 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 Thompson Falls
| Thompson Falls | Sanders County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±4.2 points) | 15.2% (±3.3 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.5% (±12.1 points) | 92.9% (±2.0 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.1% (±11.1 points) | 87.8% (±2.9 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Thompson Falls, 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 Thompson Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Falls | — | 14.2 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Mullan | 23 mi | 28.2 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Plains | 23 mi | 15.0 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wallace | 28 mi | 18.3 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hot Springs | 31 mi | 10.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Osburn | 31 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Superior | 35 mi | 36.0 minutes (±11.0) | Higher |
| Kellogg | 37 mi | 17.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wardner | 37 mi | 33.2 minutes (±10.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mullan, ID (28.2 minutes), Superior, MT (36.0 minutes), Wardner, ID (33.2 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 Thompson Falls
How long is the average commute in Thompson Falls?
Workers who live in Thompson Falls, MT take an average of 14.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thompson Falls without a car?
6.1% of households in Thompson Falls have no vehicle, and 2.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thompson Falls?
3.4% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Thompson Falls worked from home, and 81.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thompson Falls city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thompson Falls city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thompson Falls 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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