How long is the commute from Spirit Lake, IA?
Workers who live in Spirit Lake, IA take an average of 13.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Spirit Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Spirit Lake | Dickinson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±6.4 points) | 77.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±4.8 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±3.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±3.5 points) | 10.5% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Spirit Lake, the average commute is lower than in Dickinson County (16.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spirit Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dickinson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dickinson County, Spirit Lake ranks 10 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 894 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spirit Lake
| Vehicles available | Spirit Lake | Dickinson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±3.4 points) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±6.8 points) | 25.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±6.4 points) | 42.5% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±4.6 points) | 27.2% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Spirit Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Dickinson County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Spirit Lake
| Spirit Lake | Dickinson County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±3.5 points) | 10.5% (±2.3 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±3.2 points) | 96.2% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±4.6 points) | 90.8% (±1.9 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Spirit Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dickinson County (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Spirit Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Lake | — | 13.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Okoboji | 2.2 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Orleans | 2.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Arnolds Park | 4.0 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wahpeton | 4.5 mi | 16.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Milford | 5.4 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| West Okoboji | 5.5 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Superior | 8.4 mi | 19.8 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Minneota Township | 8.7 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Orleans, IA (19.9 minutes), Milford, IA (19.4 minutes), West Okoboji, IA (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dickinson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Superior | 19.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | Milford | 19.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 | Terril | 19.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Arnolds Park | 16.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Wahpeton | 16.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Okoboji | 15.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Spirit Lake | 13.4 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Dickinson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Spirit Lake
How long is the average commute in Spirit Lake?
Workers who live in Spirit Lake, IA take an average of 13.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spirit Lake without a car?
8.4% of households in Spirit Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spirit Lake?
9.1% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Spirit Lake worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spirit Lake city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spirit Lake city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spirit Lake city, Iowa
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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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