How long is the commute from Elbow Lake, MN?
Workers who live in Elbow Lake, MN take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Elbow Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Elbow Lake | Grant County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±6.4 points) | 72.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±6.4 points) | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.4 points) | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±3.6 points) | 14.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Elbow Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Grant County (23.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elbow Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grant County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Grant County, Elbow Lake ranks 13 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1561 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elbow Lake
| Vehicles available | Elbow Lake | Grant County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±4.9 points) | 4.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±6.6 points) | 25.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% (±5.2 points) | 34.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.1% (±6.5 points) | 35.7% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Elbow Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grant County (4.6%).
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 Elbow Lake
| Elbow Lake | Grant County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±3.6 points) | 14.6% (±2.5 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.9 points) | 93.9% (±1.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±3.4 points) | 88.7% (±1.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elbow Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Grant County (88.7%).
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 Elbow Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Lake | — | 22.5 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Sanford Township | 1.6 mi | 23.5 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Elbow Lake Township | 4.6 mi | 36.5 minutes (±15.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pomme de Terre Township | 5.9 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Barrett | 6.4 mi | 31.4 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Wendell | 6.7 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lien Township | 7.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Stony Brook Township | 7.2 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Erdahl Township | 7.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pomme de Terre Township, MN (17.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Barrett, MN (31.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Logan Township (Grant County) | 25.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 8 | Elk Lake Township | 24.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 9 | Erdahl Township | 23.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Sanford Township | 23.5 minutes (±9.8) |
| 11 | Stony Brook Township | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Hoffman | 23.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Elbow Lake | 22.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 | Macsville Township | 22.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Wendell | 21.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 16 | North Ottawa Township | 21.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 17 | Pelican Lake Township | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 18 | Pomme de Terre Township | 17.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 19 | Herman | 16.5 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Grant 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 Elbow Lake
How long is the average commute in Elbow Lake?
Workers who live in Elbow Lake, MN take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elbow Lake without a car?
7.0% of households in Elbow Lake have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elbow Lake?
7.4% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Elbow Lake worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elbow Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elbow Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elbow Lake 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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