How long is the commute from Good Thunder, MN?
Workers who live in Good Thunder, MN take an average of 31.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.0 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Good Thunder get to work
| Means of transportation | Good Thunder | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.5% (±6.0 points) | 75.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±4.8 points) | 10.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.9 points) | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Good Thunder, the average commute is higher than in Blue Earth County (16.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Good Thunder, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Blue Earth County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Blue Earth County, Good Thunder ranks 3 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 474 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Good Thunder
| Vehicles available | Good Thunder | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 6.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±13.0 points) | 28.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±8.0 points) | 41.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.4% (±9.3 points) | 24.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Good Thunder, 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 Good Thunder
| Good Thunder | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.5% (±1.0 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±6.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±7.2 points) | 88.9% (±1.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Good Thunder, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Blue Earth County (88.9%).
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 Good Thunder
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Thunder | — | 31.0 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Lyra Township | 3.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rapidan Township | 3.5 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Center | 5.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Beauford Township | 6.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Vernon Center Township | 6.5 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Decoria Township | 7.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Garden City Township | 7.3 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Sterling Township | 7.7 mi | 35.2 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Beauford Township, MN (23.7 minutes), Vernon Center Township, MN (22.9 minutes), Garden City Township, MN (21.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling Township | 35.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 2 | Pleasant Mound Township | 33.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 (tie) | Good Thunder | 31.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Ceresco Township | 31.0 minutes (±7.8) |
| 5 | Lincoln Township (Blue Earth County) | 30.8 minutes (±11.6) |
| 6 | Butternut Valley Township | 30.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 7 | Le Ray Township | 29.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 8 | Amboy | 27.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Vernon Center | 27.2 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 9 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 Good Thunder
How long is the average commute in Good Thunder?
Workers who live in Good Thunder, MN take an average of 31.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Good Thunder without a car?
0.9% of households in Good Thunder have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Good Thunder?
7.1% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Good Thunder worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Good Thunder city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Good Thunder city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Good Thunder 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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