How long is the commute from Battle Lake, MN?
Workers who live in Battle Lake, MN take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
13.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 13.1%
How people in Battle Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Battle Lake | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.7% (±4.6 points) | 75.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±3.6 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±2.5 points) | 10.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Battle Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (20.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Battle Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Otter Tail County, Battle Lake ranks 64 of 82 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1871 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Battle Lake
| Vehicles available | Battle Lake | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.1% (±5.7 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% (±7.4 points) | 24.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±8.8 points) | 39.4% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.4% (±5.4 points) | 30.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Battle Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Otter Tail County (5.6%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Battle Lake
| Battle Lake | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±2.5 points) | 10.4% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±4.5 points) | 93.4% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.7% (±8.8 points) | 87.7% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Battle Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (87.7%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Battle Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Lake | — | 20.4 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Everts Township | 3.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Clitherall | 4.2 mi | 26.9 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Clitherall Township | 4.3 mi | 27.3 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tordenskjold Township | 5.8 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Sverdrup Township | 6.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Girard Township | 7.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Underwood | 7.4 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Nidaros Township | 7.6 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tordenskjold Township, MN (32.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Otter Tail County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 57 (tie) | Vining | 21.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 59 | Girard Township | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 60 | Dalton | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 61 | Pine Lake Township (Otter Tail County) | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 62 | Hobart Township | 20.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 63 | Carlisle Township | 20.5 minutes (±8.6) |
| 64 | Battle Lake | 20.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 65 (tie) | Gorman Township | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 65 (tie) | Parkers Prairie Township | 20.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 67 | Rush Lake Township | 20.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 68 | Newton Township | 19.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 69 | Dent | 19.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 70 | Orwell Township | 19.4 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 82 places in Otter Tail 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 Battle Lake
How long is the average commute in Battle Lake?
Workers who live in Battle Lake, MN take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Battle Lake without a car?
13.1% of households in Battle Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Battle Lake?
4.2% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Battle Lake worked from home, and 80.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battle Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battle Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battle Lake 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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Figures last updated on .
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