How long is the commute from Karlstad, MN?
Workers who live in Karlstad, MN take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
14.7% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Karlstad get to work
| Means of transportation | Karlstad | Kittson County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.2% (±7.8 points) | 75.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.7% (±7.0 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.7% (±8.5 points) | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±2.3 points) | 10.1% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Karlstad, the average commute is higher than in Kittson County (19.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Karlstad, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kittson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kittson County, Karlstad ranks 4 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1241 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Karlstad
| Vehicles available | Karlstad | Kittson County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±4.2 points) | 3.3% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% (±8.3 points) | 22.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±8.9 points) | 37.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.1% (±9.9 points) | 37.5% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Karlstad, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kittson County (3.3%).
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 Karlstad
| Karlstad | Kittson County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±2.3 points) | 10.1% (±2.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.8% (±6.3 points) | 92.3% (±2.1 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.5% (±8.4 points) | 89.1% (±2.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Karlstad, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kittson County (89.1%).
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 Karlstad
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlstad | — | 24.6 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Arveson Township | 2.3 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Deerwood Township (Kittson County) | 3.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Marshall County) | 6.1 mi | 28.0 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
| Norway Township (Kittson County) | 6.7 mi | 21.2 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Halma | 6.8 mi | 21.2 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Strandquist | 6.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson Park Township | 7.2 mi | 30.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Augsburg Township | 11 mi | 16.9 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Augsburg Township, MN (16.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arveson Township, MN (33.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kittson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arveson Township | 33.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 | Clow Township | 25.1 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Caribou Township | 25.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Karlstad | 24.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Davis Township | 22.9 minutes (±11.3) |
| 6 | St. Vincent Township | 22.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 7 | Deerwood Township (Kittson County) | 22.1 minutes (±6.2) |
| 8 | Hazelton Township (Kittson County) | 22.0 minutes (±6.9) |
| 9 | Lake Bronson | 21.5 minutes (±7.5) |
| 10 | Poppleton Township | 21.3 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 10 of 25 places in Kittson 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 Karlstad
How long is the average commute in Karlstad?
Workers who live in Karlstad, MN take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Karlstad without a car?
6.4% of households in Karlstad have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Karlstad?
3.4% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Karlstad worked from home, and 83.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Karlstad city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Karlstad city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Karlstad 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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