How long is the commute from Deer River, MN?
Workers who live in Deer River, MN take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
1.9% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.2 minutes (±9.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Deer River get to work
| Means of transportation | Deer River | Itasca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±8.5 points) | 76.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±4.4 points) | 10.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.7% (±7.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.9% (±1.7 points) | 9.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Deer River, the average commute is not measurably different from Itasca County (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Deer River, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Itasca County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Itasca County, Deer River ranks 36 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1303 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Deer River
| Vehicles available | Deer River | Itasca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±6.1 points) | 4.7% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±9.7 points) | 26.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±11.5 points) | 41.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±8.7 points) | 27.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Deer River, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Itasca County (4.7%).
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 River
| Deer River | Itasca County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.9% (±1.7 points) | 9.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±5.5 points) | 94.1% (±0.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.5% (±11.2 points) | 88.5% (±1.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Deer River, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Itasca County (88.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Deer River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer River | — | 24.2 minutes (±9.2) | — |
| Zemple | 1.3 mi | 17.8 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Morse Township (Itasca County) | 3.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Deer River Township | 4.0 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Oteneagen Township | 8.0 mi | 33.4 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cohasset | 9.0 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Torrey Township | 9.4 mi | 33.8 minutes (±16.8) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Cass County) | 13 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wabana Township | 14 mi | 35.4 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wabana Township, MN (35.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Itasca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Spang Township | 26.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 31 | Taconite | 26.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 32 | Morse Township (Itasca County) | 25.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 33 | Nashwauk Township | 25.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 34 | Wirt Township | 25.3 minutes (±7.9) |
| 35 | Arbo Township | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 36 | Deer River | 24.2 minutes (±9.2) |
| 37 | Bovey | 22.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 38 | Blackberry Township | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 39 | Nore Township | 21.6 minutes (±8.0) |
| 40 | Deer River Township | 21.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 41 | Keewatin | 20.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 42 | Coleraine | 18.9 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Itasca 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 River
How long is the average commute in Deer River?
Workers who live in Deer River, MN take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Deer River without a car?
7.3% of households in Deer River have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Deer River?
1.9% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Deer River worked from home, and 76.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deer River city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deer River city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deer River 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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