How long is the commute from Fergus Falls, MN?
Workers who live in Fergus Falls, MN take an average of 12.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
10.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.9 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 10.0%
How people in Fergus Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Fergus Falls | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±4.4 points) | 75.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±3.8 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±1.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±2.3 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±2.1 points) | 10.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Fergus Falls, the average commute is lower than in Otter Tail County (20.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fergus Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in 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, Fergus Falls ranks 81 of 82 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2478 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fergus Falls
| Vehicles available | Fergus Falls | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% (±2.8 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% (±4.3 points) | 24.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% (±4.1 points) | 39.4% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.2% (±3.9 points) | 30.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Fergus Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Otter Tail County (5.6%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fergus Falls
| Fergus Falls | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±2.1 points) | 10.4% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±2.4 points) | 93.4% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.1% (±3.6 points) | 87.7% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fergus Falls, 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 Fergus Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls | — | 12.9 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Fergus Falls Township | 3.5 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Buse Township | 4.3 mi | 17.8 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Aurdal Township | 6.3 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Dane Prairie Township | 6.7 mi | 18.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Orwell Township | 6.7 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Elizabeth | 7.1 mi | 17.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Carlisle Township | 7.7 mi | 20.5 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Aastad Township | 8.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fergus Falls Township, MN (15.7 minutes), Aurdal Township, MN (18.0 minutes), Dane Prairie Township, MN (18.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 74 (tie) | Buse Township | 17.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 76 | Elizabeth | 17.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 77 | Underwood | 16.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 78 | Fergus Falls Township | 15.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 79 | Perham Township | 14.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 80 | Butler Township | 14.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 81 | Fergus Falls | 12.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 82 | Perham | 11.8 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 8 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 Fergus Falls
How long is the average commute in Fergus Falls?
Workers who live in Fergus Falls, MN take an average of 12.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fergus Falls without a car?
10.0% of households in Fergus Falls have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fergus Falls?
7.3% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Fergus Falls worked from home, and 84.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fergus Falls city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fergus Falls city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fergus Falls 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 last updated on .
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