How long is the commute from Baxter, MN?
Workers who live in Baxter, MN take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
19.1% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Baxter get to work
| Means of transportation | Baxter | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±4.9 points) | 73.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±2.7 points) | 9.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.1% (±4.8 points) | 13.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Baxter, the average commute is lower than in Crow Wing County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Baxter, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Crow Wing County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Crow Wing County, Baxter ranks 43 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2018 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Baxter
| Vehicles available | Baxter | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±2.9 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% (±5.9 points) | 29.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±5.2 points) | 40.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±4.0 points) | 25.5% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Baxter, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Crow Wing County (4.9%).
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 Baxter
| Baxter | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.1% (±4.8 points) | 13.2% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±4.3 points) | 89.9% (±1.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Baxter, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Crow Wing County (89.9%).
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 Baxter
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter | — | 19.2 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Brainerd | 3.8 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Crow Wing Township | 4.8 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Gull Lake | 5.6 mi | 24.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvan Township | 5.8 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Oak Lawn Township | 7.3 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Long Lake Township (Crow Wing County) | 8.4 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Rosing Township | 8.6 mi | 31.5 minutes (±9.2) | Higher |
| Fort Ripley Township | 8.7 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sylvan Township, MN (23.3 minutes), Long Lake Township (Crow Wing County), MN (26.2 minutes), Rosing Township, MN (31.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Crow Wing County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Lake Edward Township | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 38 | Wolford Township | 20.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 39 | Oak Lawn Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 40 (tie) | Brainerd | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 40 (tie) | Jenkins | 19.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 40 (tie) | Timothy Township | 19.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 43 | Baxter | 19.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 44 | Gail Lake Township | 19.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 45 | Fort Ripley | 17.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 46 | Deerwood | 17.5 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 10 of 46 places in Crow Wing 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 Baxter
How long is the average commute in Baxter?
Workers who live in Baxter, MN take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Baxter without a car?
6.4% of households in Baxter have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Baxter?
19.1% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Baxter worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baxter city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baxter city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baxter 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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