How long is the commute from Eagle Lake, MN?
Workers who live in Eagle Lake, MN take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
9.6% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Eagle Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Eagle Lake | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.0% (±4.9 points) | 75.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±3.6 points) | 10.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% (±2.8 points) | 8.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Eagle Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Blue Earth County (16.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eagle Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Blue Earth County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Blue Earth County, Eagle Lake ranks 29 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2152 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eagle Lake
| Vehicles available | Eagle Lake | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 6.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% (±4.9 points) | 28.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.8% (±6.8 points) | 41.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±6.1 points) | 24.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Eagle Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Blue Earth County (6.6%).
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 Eagle Lake
| Eagle Lake | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.6% (±2.8 points) | 8.5% (±1.0 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±2.0 points) | 88.9% (±1.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Eagle Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Blue Earth County (88.9%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Eagle Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Lake | — | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Le Ray Township | 3.1 mi | 29.2 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Mankato Township | 3.4 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Lake | 4.4 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Jamestown Township | 4.6 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mankato | 4.7 mi | 13.9 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Lime Township | 5.2 mi | 15.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| St. Clair | 5.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| McPherson Township | 6.9 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mankato, MN (13.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Le Ray Township, MN (29.2 minutes), Madison Lake, MN (23.1 minutes), St. Clair, MN (26.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Blue Earth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Vernon Center Township | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 24 | Mapleton Township | 22.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 25 | Mapleton | 22.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 26 | McPherson Township | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 27 | Garden City Township | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 28 | Jamestown Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 29 | Eagle Lake | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 30 | Mankato Township | 16.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 31 | South Bend Township | 16.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 32 | Skyline | 16.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 33 | Lime Township | 15.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 34 | Mankato | 13.9 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 12 of 34 places in Blue Earth 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 Eagle Lake
How long is the average commute in Eagle Lake?
Workers who live in Eagle Lake, MN take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eagle Lake without a car?
0.5% of households in Eagle Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eagle Lake?
9.6% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Eagle Lake worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle Lake city, Minnesota
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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 .
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