How long is the commute from Fosston, MN?
Workers who live in Fosston, MN take an average of 14.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
7.0% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
10.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.6 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.3%
How people in Fosston get to work
| Means of transportation | Fosston | Polk County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±8.4 points) | 78.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±3.6 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.0% (±4.2 points) | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.9% (±7.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±3.2 points) | 5.8% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Fosston, the average commute is lower than in Polk County (18.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fosston, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Polk County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Fosston ranks 61 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2411 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fosston
| Vehicles available | Fosston | Polk County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% (±5.1 points) | 7.4% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.4% (±6.7 points) | 25.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±6.4 points) | 38.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.2% (±5.4 points) | 29.1% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Fosston, 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 Fosston
| Fosston | Polk County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±3.2 points) | 5.8% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±4.4 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.3% (±4.5 points) | 90.4% (±1.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fosston, 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 Fosston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosston | — | 14.6 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Rosebud Township | 3.7 mi | 12.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brandsvold Township | 5.4 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| King Township | 6.4 mi | 20.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sletten Township | 6.6 mi | 13.1 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township | 6.7 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Queen Township | 6.8 mi | 30.8 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| McIntosh | 7.2 mi | 14.9 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lengby | 7.3 mi | 26.3 minutes (±10.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Queen Township, MN (30.8 minutes), Lengby, MN (26.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Lowell Township | 15.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 56 | Columbia Township | 15.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 57 | Winger | 15.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 58 | Andover Township | 15.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 59 | Grand Forks Township | 15.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 60 | McIntosh | 14.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 61 | Fosston | 14.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 62 | Beltrami | 14.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 63 | Roome Township | 13.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 64 | Sletten Township | 13.1 minutes (±8.9) |
| 65 | Rosebud Township | 12.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 66 | Nesbit Township | 11.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 67 | Rhinehart Township | 11.2 minutes (±1.6) |
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 Fosston
How long is the average commute in Fosston?
Workers who live in Fosston, MN take an average of 14.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fosston without a car?
10.3% of households in Fosston have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fosston?
5.7% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Fosston worked from home, and 82.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fosston city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fosston city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fosston 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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