How long is the commute from Babbitt, MN?
Workers who live in Babbitt, MN take an average of 33.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.3 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Babbitt get to work
| Means of transportation | Babbitt | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±6.6 points) | 74.1% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±3.3 points) | 7.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±5.4 points) | 11.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Babbitt, the average commute is higher than in St. Louis County (19.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Babbitt, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Louis County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Louis County, Babbitt ranks 30 of 96 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 320 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Babbitt
| Vehicles available | Babbitt | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±3.4 points) | 8.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% (±5.0 points) | 31.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±6.7 points) | 37.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.0% (±7.5 points) | 22.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Babbitt, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. Louis County (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Babbitt
| Babbitt | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±5.4 points) | 11.2% (±0.7 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±2.8 points) | 94.1% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±5.0 points) | 88.6% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Babbitt, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. Louis County (88.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Babbitt
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babbitt | — | 33.3 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Waasa Township | 8.7 mi | 39.3 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hoyt Lakes | 9.7 mi | 29.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bassett Township | 12 mi | 57.5 minutes (±23.9) | Not measurably different |
| Morse Township (St. Louis County) | 14 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Embarrass Township | 15 mi | 35.0 minutes (±11.5) | Not measurably different |
| Eagles Nest Township | 16 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Aurora | 16 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Kugler Township | 17 mi | 32.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Morse Township (St. Louis County), MN (16.0 minutes), Aurora, MN (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | Ellsburg Township | 36.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 24 (tie) | French Township | 36.1 minutes (±7.6) |
| 26 | Colvin Township | 36.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 27 | Embarrass Township | 35.0 minutes (±11.5) |
| 28 | Lavell Township | 34.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 29 | Kinney | 34.0 minutes (±12.6) |
| 30 | Babbitt | 33.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 31 | Sturgeon Township | 33.2 minutes (±8.0) |
| 32 | Alborn Township | 32.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 33 (tie) | Industrial Township | 32.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 33 (tie) | Kugler Township | 32.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 35 | Fredenberg Township | 32.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 36 | Brookston | 31.6 minutes (±12.6) |
Showing 13 of 96 places in St. Louis 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 Babbitt
How long is the average commute in Babbitt?
Workers who live in Babbitt, MN take an average of 33.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Babbitt without a car?
7.1% of households in Babbitt have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Babbitt?
12.4% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Babbitt worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Babbitt city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Babbitt city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Babbitt city, Minnesota
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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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