How long is the commute from Balkan Township, MN?

Name: Commute and cars in Balkan Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Balkan Township, MN take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

89.9% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

0.7% of workers walk to work.

5.1% work from home.

3.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 27.1 minutes (±3.7)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 5.1%
Households without a car: 3.8%

How people in Balkan Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Balkan Township	St. Louis County	Minnesota	United States
Drove alone	89.9% (±4.6 points)	74.1%	68.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	4.3% (±2.6 points)	7.6%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±5.3 points)	1.8%	1.8%	3.2%
Walked	0.7% (±1.0 points)	3.6%	2.5%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±5.3 points)	1.8%	1.7%	2.0%
Worked from home	5.1% (±3.5 points)	11.2%	17.6%	15.1%

In Balkan Township, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Balkan Township, 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, Balkan Township ranks 54 of 96 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 878 of 2,544.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Balkan Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Balkan Township	St. Louis County	Minnesota	United States
No vehicle	3.8% (±2.7 points)	8.0%	6.7%	8.4%
1 vehicle	13.6% (±4.8 points)	31.5%	30.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	35.1% (±8.7 points)	37.9%	39.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	47.6% (±8.4 points)	22.6%	23.1%	21.9%

In Balkan Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in St. Louis County (8.0%).

It is also lower than in Minnesota (6.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Balkan Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Balkan Township	St. Louis County	Minnesota	United States
Workers working from home	5.1% (±3.5 points)	11.2% (±0.7 points)	17.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	94.6% (±4.3 points)	94.1% (±0.5 points)	95.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	88.3% (±4.6 points)	88.6% (±0.6 points)	91.6% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Balkan Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. Louis County (88.6%).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Balkan Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Balkan Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Balkan Township	—	27.1 minutes (±3.7)	—
Chisholm	3.8 mi	16.2 minutes (±2.5)	Lower
Buhl	4.8 mi	16.0 minutes (±3.1)	Lower
Great Scott Township	6.7 mi	24.3 minutes (±5.3)	Not measurably different
Kinney	6.9 mi	34.0 minutes (±12.6)	Not measurably different
Cherry Township	10 mi	23.6 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Hibbing	11 mi	16.5 minutes (±1.2)	Lower
French Township	11 mi	36.1 minutes (±7.6)	Higher
Mountain Iron	11 mi	16.4 minutes (±3.4)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chisholm, MN (16.2 minutes), Buhl, MN (16.0 minutes), Hibbing, MN (16.5 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: French Township, MN (36.1 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
48	Hoyt Lakes	29.3 minutes (±4.3)
49	New Independence Township	29.0 minutes (±2.2)
50	Duluth Township	28.9 minutes (±3.4)
51	Iron Junction	28.0 minutes (±8.0)
52	Eagles Nest Township	27.8 minutes (±7.0)
53	Brevator Township	27.5 minutes (±5.7)
54	Balkan Township	27.1 minutes (±3.7)
55	Tower	26.8 minutes (±7.2)
56	Gnesen Township	26.6 minutes (±3.5)
57	Breitung Township	26.4 minutes (±2.8)
58	Biwabik Township	26.3 minutes (±3.2)
59 (tie)	Angora Township	25.8 minutes (±6.6)
59 (tie)	Normanna Township	25.8 minutes (±3.0)

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 Balkan Township

How long is the average commute in Balkan Township?

Workers who live in Balkan Township, MN take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Balkan Township without a car?

3.8% of households in Balkan Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Balkan Township?

5.1% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Balkan Township worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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