How long is the commute from La Crescent, MN?
Workers who live in La Crescent, MN take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in La Crescent get to work
| Means of transportation | La Crescent | Houston County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.2% (±5.6 points) | 75.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±5.3 points) | 13.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In La Crescent, the average commute is lower than in Houston County (23.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In La Crescent, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Houston County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Houston County, La Crescent ranks 24 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2206 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in La Crescent
| Vehicles available | La Crescent | Houston County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 3.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±6.8 points) | 26.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±7.8 points) | 41.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.5% (±7.4 points) | 28.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In La Crescent, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Houston County (3.2%).
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 La Crescent
| La Crescent | Houston County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±5.3 points) | 13.6% (±2.0 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±3.2 points) | 93.1% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±4.0 points) | 87.6% (±2.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In La Crescent, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Houston County (87.6%).
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 La Crescent
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent | — | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| La Crescent Township | 2.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| French Island | 3.0 mi | 15.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dresbach Township | 3.2 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Campbell | 3.9 mi | 15.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| La Crosse | 4.0 mi | 15.9 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hokah Township | 4.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Hokah | 5.3 mi | 23.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dakota | 6.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hokah Township, MN (22.4 minutes), Dakota, MN (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Houston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (tie) | Wilmington Township | 23.6 minutes (±5.8) |
| 19 | Hokah | 23.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 20 | Hokah Township | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 21 | Houston Township | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 22 | La Crescent Township | 19.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 23 | Caledonia Township | 19.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | La Crescent | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 7 of 24 places in Houston 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 La Crescent
How long is the average commute in La Crescent?
Workers who live in La Crescent, MN take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in La Crescent without a car?
3.0% of households in La Crescent have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in La Crescent?
15.2% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in La Crescent worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Crescent city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Crescent city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Crescent city, 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 La Crescent city, Minnesota (place:33866, in state:27).
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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