How long is the commute from Hale Township, MN?
Workers who live in Hale Township, MN take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Hale Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Hale Township | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±5.5 points) | 78.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±3.9 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.9 points) | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±2.2 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±4.4 points) | 8.8% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Hale Township, the average commute is higher than in McLeod County (23.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hale Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McLeod County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McLeod County, Hale Township ranks 2 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 347 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hale Township
| Vehicles available | Hale Township | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±2.5 points) | 3.4% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.8% (±7.2 points) | 31.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.5% (±9.1 points) | 37.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 52.7% (±10.1 points) | 28.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Hale Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McLeod County (3.4%).
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 Hale Township
| Hale Township | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±4.4 points) | 8.8% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±3.1 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±3.9 points) | 88.5% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hale Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McLeod County (88.5%).
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 Hale Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Township | — | 32.9 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Silver Lake | 1.9 mi | 25.0 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Rich Valley Township | 5.2 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hutchinson Township | 5.4 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Winsted Township | 6.1 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Stockholm Township | 6.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Winsted | 7.6 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Victor Township | 7.8 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Biscay | 8.1 mi | 35.9 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Silver Lake, MN (25.0 minutes), Hutchinson Township, MN (24.4 minutes), Winsted Township, MN (27.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McLeod County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biscay | 35.9 minutes (±10.0) |
| 2 | Hale Township | 32.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Brownton | 32.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Round Grove Township | 32.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Lester Prairie | 30.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Plato | 29.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Penn Township | 29.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Sumter Township | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 8 of 23 places in McLeod 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 Hale Township
How long is the average commute in Hale Township?
Workers who live in Hale Township, MN take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hale Township without a car?
3.9% of households in Hale Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hale Township?
6.9% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Hale Township worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hale township, McLeod County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hale township, McLeod County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hale township, McLeod County, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Hale township, McLeod County, Minnesota (county subdivision:26540, in state:27 county:085).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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