How long is the commute from Fertile, MN?
Workers who live in Fertile, MN take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
8.0% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Fertile get to work
| Means of transportation | Fertile | Polk County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±6.8 points) | 78.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.0% (±3.8 points) | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±5.6 points) | 5.8% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Fertile, the average commute is not measurably different from Polk County (18.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fertile, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Fertile ranks 28 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1346 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fertile
| Vehicles available | Fertile | Polk County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±3.6 points) | 7.4% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% (±6.7 points) | 25.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.7% (±7.6 points) | 38.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.5% (±4.7 points) | 29.1% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Fertile, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Polk County (7.4%).
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 Fertile
| Fertile | Polk County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±5.6 points) | 5.8% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±3.8 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.4% (±5.5 points) | 90.4% (±1.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fertile, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Polk County (90.4%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fertile
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fertile | — | 23.9 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Garfield Township (Polk County) | 2.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Polk County) | 4.8 mi | 17.1 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Sundal Township | 5.8 mi | 14.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Godfrey Township | 7.1 mi | 28.0 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Garden Township | 7.4 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Creek Township (Norman County) | 7.5 mi | 19.7 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Onstad Township | 7.8 mi | 18.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Park Township | 8.6 mi | 27.1 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Liberty Township (Polk County), MN (17.1 minutes), Sundal Township, MN (14.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Lengby | 26.3 minutes (±10.1) |
| 22 (tie) | Hill River Township | 26.3 minutes (±14.3) |
| 24 | Garfield Township (Polk County) | 25.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 25 | Winger Township | 25.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 26 | Garden Township | 24.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 27 | Northland Township (Polk County) | 24.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 28 | Fertile | 23.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 29 | Kertsonville Township | 23.2 minutes (±11.6) |
| 30 | Erskine | 22.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 31 | Gentilly Township | 21.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 32 | Fisher | 21.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 33 | Brandsvold Township | 20.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 34 | Esther Township | 20.8 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Polk 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 Fertile
How long is the average commute in Fertile?
Workers who live in Fertile, MN take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fertile without a car?
4.9% of households in Fertile have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fertile?
9.7% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Fertile worked from home, and 83.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fertile city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fertile city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fertile 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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