How long is the commute from Helen Township, MN?
Workers who live in Helen Township, MN take an average of 19.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.4 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Helen Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Helen Township | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±9.5 points) | 78.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±2.6 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±3.8 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.7 points) | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.4% (±5.0 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±5.1 points) | 8.8% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Helen Township, the average commute is not measurably different from McLeod County (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Helen 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, Helen Township ranks 20 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2000 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Helen Township
| Vehicles available | Helen Township | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±3.6 points) | 3.4% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.5% (±7.8 points) | 31.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% (±8.8 points) | 37.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 48.3% (±9.5 points) | 28.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Helen Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McLeod County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Helen Township
| Helen Township | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±5.1 points) | 8.8% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±6.2 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±6.9 points) | 88.5% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Helen 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 Helen Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Township | — | 19.4 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Plato | 2.0 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Glencoe | 4.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Green Isle Township | 4.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Hamburg | 5.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Young America Township | 5.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Green Isle | 5.8 mi | 31.6 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Glencoe Township | 6.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Bergen Township | 6.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plato, MN (29.4 minutes), Green Isle Township, MN (25.5 minutes), Hamburg, MN (29.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Glencoe | 24.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 15 | Collins Township | 24.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 16 | Hutchinson Township | 24.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 17 | Stewart | 24.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 18 | Bergen Township | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 19 | Acoma Township | 20.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 20 | Helen Township | 19.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 21 | Hassan Valley Township | 19.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 22 | Hutchinson | 18.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 | Lynn Township | 18.5 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 10 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 Helen Township
How long is the average commute in Helen Township?
Workers who live in Helen Township, MN take an average of 19.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Helen Township without a car?
3.5% of households in Helen Township have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Helen Township?
10.4% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Helen Township worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helen township, McLeod County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helen township, McLeod County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helen 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 Helen township, McLeod County, Minnesota (county subdivision:28304, in state:27 county:085).
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 last updated on .
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