How long is the commute from Blue Earth, MN?
Workers who live in Blue Earth, MN take an average of 13.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
10.5% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.0 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Blue Earth get to work
| Means of transportation | Blue Earth | Faribault County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.8% (±9.2 points) | 76.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±6.2 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 0.7% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.5% (±5.5 points) | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±3.8 points) | 8.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Blue Earth, the average commute is lower than in Faribault County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blue Earth, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Faribault County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Faribault County, Blue Earth ranks 31 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2476 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blue Earth
| Vehicles available | Blue Earth | Faribault County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±3.2 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% (±7.0 points) | 26.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±7.4 points) | 39.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±6.0 points) | 29.1% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Blue Earth, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Faribault 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 Blue Earth
| Blue Earth | Faribault County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±3.8 points) | 8.2% (±1.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±6.2 points) | 92.4% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±5.8 points) | 84.8% (±1.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Blue Earth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Faribault County (84.8%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Blue Earth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth | — | 13.0 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Blue Earth City Township | 2.0 mi | 18.2 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jo Daviess Township | 4.2 mi | 21.3 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Prescott Township | 5.7 mi | 16.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Elmore Township | 6.5 mi | 32.0 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Verona Township | 6.9 mi | 18.9 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Emerald Township | 7.5 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Pilot Grove Township | 7.9 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Winnebago | 9.3 mi | 23.2 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jo Daviess Township, MN (21.3 minutes), Elmore Township, MN (32.0 minutes), Verona Township, MN (18.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Faribault County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Verona Township | 18.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 26 | Blue Earth City Township | 18.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 27 | Emerald Township | 17.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 28 | Wells | 17.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 29 | Prescott Township | 16.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 30 | Clark Township (Faribault County) | 13.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 31 | Blue Earth | 13.0 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 7 of 31 places in Faribault 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 Blue Earth
How long is the average commute in Blue Earth?
Workers who live in Blue Earth, MN take an average of 13.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blue Earth without a car?
7.4% of households in Blue Earth have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blue Earth?
6.7% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Blue Earth worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Earth city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Earth city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Earth 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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