How long is the commute from Deer Creek Township, MN?
Workers who live in Deer Creek Township, MN take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Deer Creek Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Deer Creek Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.7% (±9.9 points) | 75.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±4.1 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.8 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±7.6 points) | 10.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Deer Creek Township, the average commute is higher than in Otter Tail County (20.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Deer Creek Township, 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, Deer Creek Township ranks 24 of 82 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 716 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Deer Creek Township
| Vehicles available | Deer Creek Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±4.3 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.3% (±7.6 points) | 24.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.1% (±10.9 points) | 39.4% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.2% (±9.5 points) | 30.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Deer Creek Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (5.6%).
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 Deer Creek Township
| Deer Creek Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±7.6 points) | 10.4% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.7% (±6.7 points) | 93.4% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.3% (±7.5 points) | 87.7% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Deer Creek Township, 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 Deer Creek Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Township | — | 28.5 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Deer Creek | 2.2 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Newton Township | 5.6 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Compton Township | 5.8 mi | 30.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bluffton | 6.0 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Leaf Lake Township | 6.4 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| New York Mills | 7.2 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Inman Township | 7.7 mi | 29.7 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Otto Township | 7.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newton Township, MN (19.9 minutes), Bluffton, MN (19.2 minutes), New York Mills, MN (17.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Inman Township | 29.7 minutes (±9.3) |
| 19 | Elizabeth Township | 29.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 20 | Elmo Township | 29.3 minutes (±7.9) |
| 21 (tie) | Ottertail | 28.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 21 (tie) | Eastern Township | 28.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 23 | Otter Tail Township | 28.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 24 | Deer Creek Township | 28.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 25 | Effington Township | 27.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 26 | Bluffton Township | 27.7 minutes (±8.5) |
| 27 | St. Olaf Township | 27.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 28 | Erhards Grove Township | 27.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 29 | Clitherall Township | 27.3 minutes (±8.6) |
| 30 (tie) | Erhard | 27.0 minutes (±4.2) |
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 Deer Creek Township
How long is the average commute in Deer Creek Township?
Workers who live in Deer Creek Township, MN take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Deer Creek Township without a car?
6.4% of households in Deer Creek Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Deer Creek Township?
7.7% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Deer Creek Township worked from home, and 82.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deer Creek township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deer Creek township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deer Creek township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Deer Creek township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota (county subdivision:15202, in state:27 county:111).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 .