How long is the commute from Cosmos, MN?
Workers who live in Cosmos, MN take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Cosmos get to work
| Means of transportation | Cosmos | Meeker County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.8% (±6.5 points) | 81.1% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±5.0 points) | 7.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±3.1 points) | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±2.7 points) | 8.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Cosmos, the average commute is not measurably different from Meeker County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cosmos, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Meeker County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Meeker County, Cosmos ranks 16 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1041 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cosmos
| Vehicles available | Cosmos | Meeker County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.4 points) | 4.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±12.5 points) | 26.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% (±10.0 points) | 37.4% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.9% (±10.7 points) | 32.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Cosmos, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Meeker County (4.2%).
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 Cosmos
| Cosmos | Meeker County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±2.7 points) | 8.0% (±1.1 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±3.3 points) | 92.9% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±8.2 points) | 88.1% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cosmos, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Meeker County (88.1%).
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 Cosmos
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmos | — | 25.8 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Cosmos Township | 2.2 mi | 33.9 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield Township | 5.1 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| East Lake Lillian Township | 5.7 mi | 27.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Mills Township | 6.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Danielson Township | 6.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Elizabeth Township | 7.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Greenleaf Township | 8.1 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Osceola Township | 8.4 mi | 14.5 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Osceola Township, MN (14.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Meeker County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Manannah Township | 27.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 11 | Acton Township | 27.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 12 | Collinwood Township | 27.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Ellsworth Township | 26.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 | Greenleaf Township | 26.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Watkins | 26.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Cosmos | 25.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Forest City Township | 25.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 18 | Litchfield Township | 25.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 19 | Cedar Mills Township | 24.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 20 | Danielson Township | 24.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 21 | Dassel | 24.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 22 | Darwin Township | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Meeker 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 Cosmos
How long is the average commute in Cosmos?
Workers who live in Cosmos, MN take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cosmos without a car?
3.4% of households in Cosmos have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cosmos?
3.0% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Cosmos worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cosmos city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cosmos city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cosmos 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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