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Most car-dependent, Montana cities

Montana cities ranked by the share of commuters who drive to work alone (2024 ACS). This list covers the 27 cities in Montana that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

RELATEDMost remote workers Most public transit riders Most car-free households Longest commutes Shortest commutes Most car-free households

YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPDRIVE ALONE TO WORKVS 2010

01Polson, MTMT5,65382.0%+7%

02Belgrade, MTMT13,10780.2%+0%

03Sidney, MTMT6,21779.5%+12%

04Great Falls, MTMT60,20879.3%−1%

05Columbia Falls, MTMT5,75378.6%+2%

06Billings, MTMT121,23978.0%−4%

07Evergreen, MTMT9,61177.5%−3%

08Helena Valley Northwest, MTMT5,18377.3%−9%

09Hamilton, MTMT5,45177.0%−2%

10Butte-Silver Bow, MTMT35,46976.6%−4%

11Helena Valley West Central, MTMT8,05676.3%−1%

12Lockwood, MTMT7,18175.4%−8%

13Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MTMT9,70975.3%+27%

14Havre, MTMT9,26475.2%−7%

15Kalispell, MTMT31,85174.2%−4%

16Four Corners, MTMT5,79174.1%+2%

17Miles City, MTMT8,45073.5%−13%

18Lewistown, MTMT6,17973.3%−6%

19Orchard Homes, MTMT5,58870.5%−12%

20Livingston, MTMT9,29068.4%−1%

21Helena Valley Southeast, MTMT9,10867.5%−19%

22Missoula, MTMT78,90367.0%−3%

23Bigfork, MTMT5,56566.5%+2%

24Laurel, MTMT7,20565.1%−23%

25Helena, MTMT35,13864.4%−3%

26Bozeman, MTMT58,81463.2%−3%

27Whitefish, MTMT9,35862.2%−21%

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES