How long is the commute from Butterfield, MN?
Workers who live in Butterfield, MN take an average of 17.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.3% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.0 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Butterfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Butterfield | Watonwan County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.9% (±12.1 points) | 73.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±7.4 points) | 11.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.3% (±3.1 points) | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.8% (±8.3 points) | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±6.2 points) | 8.1% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Butterfield, the average commute is lower than in Watonwan County (23.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Butterfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Watonwan County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Watonwan County, Butterfield ranks 17 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2240 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Butterfield
| Vehicles available | Butterfield | Watonwan County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±11.2 points) | 7.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.1% (±7.8 points) | 21.6% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% (±11.4 points) | 34.4% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.2% (±13.0 points) | 36.1% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Butterfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Watonwan County (7.9%).
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 Butterfield
| Butterfield | Watonwan County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±6.2 points) | 8.1% (±2.0 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.3% (±14.3 points) | 91.1% (±2.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 68.4% (±15.6 points) | 83.5% (±3.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Butterfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Watonwan County (83.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Butterfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfield | — | 17.0 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Butterfield Township | 1.8 mi | 35.8 minutes (±16.8) | Higher |
| Odin Township | 4.6 mi | 21.8 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| St. James Township | 4.7 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Midway Township (Cottonwood County) | 6.0 mi | 15.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Lake | 6.8 mi | 13.7 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Odin | 6.8 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Darfur | 6.9 mi | 42.4 minutes (±19.4) | Higher |
| Adrian Township | 7.1 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mountain Lake, MN (13.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Butterfield Township, MN (35.8 minutes), Odin, MN (26.7 minutes), Darfur, MN (42.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Watonwan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lewisville | 22.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 12 (tie) | Adrian Township | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 (tie) | Odin Township | 21.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 14 | St. James | 21.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 15 | South Branch Township | 20.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | La Salle | 17.4 minutes (±7.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Butterfield | 17.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 17 (tie) | Nelson Township | 17.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 19 | St. James Township | 14.6 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Watonwan 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 Butterfield
How long is the average commute in Butterfield?
Workers who live in Butterfield, MN take an average of 17.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Butterfield without a car?
6.2% of households in Butterfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Butterfield?
4.8% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Butterfield worked from home, and 68.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butterfield city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butterfield city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butterfield 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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