2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Helena, MT vs Independence, KS

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- The average commute for residents of Independence is 0.7% longer than it is for residents of Helena.
- 76.0% fewer residents of Independence work from home compared to residents of Helena.
 Helena, MTIndependence, KSUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1427
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 Commute Mode
 Helena, MTIndependence, KSUnited States
 Auto (alone)69.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock10.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk7.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock2.7%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Helena, MTIndependence, KSUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.7.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock39.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.30.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock5.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.7.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.2.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.3%2.9%
Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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