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Counties with the best commutes in Montana
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the best commutes in Montana using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the shortest average travel time to work, with ties broken by lowest percent of residents that commute over 60 minutes, and any further ties broken by lowest percent of residents that work outside the county of residence.
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#56. Golden Valley County
- Mean travel time to work: 35.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 28.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 28.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.0%
#55. Stillwater County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 30.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 30.8%
#54. Musselshell County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 23.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 23.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.0%
#53. Broadwater County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 46.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 46.6%
#52. Mineral County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.1%
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#51. Carbon County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 31.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 31.5%
#50. Madison County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.4%
#49. Sweet Grass County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.8%
#48. Park County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.8%
#47. Ravalli County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.7%
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#46. Granite County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.8%
#45. Jefferson County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 58.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 58.2%
#44. Sanders County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.8%
#43. Powder River County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.2%
#42. Lake County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.1%
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#41. Teton County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.5%
#40. Beaverhead County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.5%
#39. Judith Basin County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.1%
#38. Lincoln County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.5%
#37. Chouteau County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.5%
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#36. Flathead County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 1.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 1.1%
#35. Richland County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 1.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 1.6%
#34. Meagher County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.9%
#33. Fallon County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.5%
#32. Wibaux County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 10.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 10.8%
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#31. Yellowstone County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.2%
#30. McCone County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.6%
#29. Gallatin County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.0%
#28. Deer Lodge County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.4%
#27. Missoula County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.3%
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#26. Powell County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.9%
#25. Lewis and Clark County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.3%
#24. Big Horn County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.4%
#23. Roosevelt County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.1%
#22. Dawson County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.7%
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#21. Fergus County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.8%
#20. Cascade County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.2%
#19. Sheridan County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.6%
#18. Carter County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.7%
#17. Glacier County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 0.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 0.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.5%
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#16. Pondera County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.9%
#15. Blaine County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.6%
#14. Petroleum County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.3%
#13. Rosebud County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.0%
#12. Toole County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.3%
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#11. Silver Bow County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.6%
#10. Valley County
- Mean travel time to work: 14.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.3%
#9. Phillips County
- Mean travel time to work: 14.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.6%
#8. Wheatland County
- Mean travel time to work: 13.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.9%
#7. Hill County
- Mean travel time to work: 13.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.5%
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#6. Treasure County
- Mean travel time to work: 13.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.8%
#5. Garfield County
- Mean travel time to work: 12.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 1.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 1.6%
#4. Custer County
- Mean travel time to work: 12.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.8%
#3. Prairie County
- Mean travel time to work: 12.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.4%
#2. Daniels County
- Mean travel time to work: 12.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.6%
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#1. Liberty County
- Mean travel time to work: 11.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.0%
