How long is the commute from Lake Benton, MN?
Workers who live in Lake Benton, MN take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Lake Benton get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Benton | Lincoln County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.8% (±8.0 points) | 70.2% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±5.8 points) | 8.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±2.9 points) | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±5.7 points) | 16.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Lake Benton, the average commute is not measurably different from Lincoln County (22.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Benton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lincoln County, Lake Benton ranks 8 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1429 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Benton
| Vehicles available | Lake Benton | Lincoln County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±5.2 points) | 3.3% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% (±7.3 points) | 25.3% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% (±8.5 points) | 34.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.8% (±6.6 points) | 37.1% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Lake Benton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lincoln 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 Lake Benton
| Lake Benton | Lincoln County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±5.7 points) | 16.4% (±2.1 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±1.9 points) | 93.0% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±3.2 points) | 88.3% (±1.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Benton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lincoln County (88.3%).
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 Lake Benton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Benton | — | 23.3 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Lake Benton Township | 3.5 mi | 29.6 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Verdi Township | 4.7 mi | 25.3 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Diamond Lake Township | 5.3 mi | 23.3 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Drammen Township | 6.9 mi | 39.5 minutes (±20.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hope Township | 7.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tyler | 8.1 mi | 23.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain Prairie Township | 8.3 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Marshfield Township | 8.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Arco | 32.4 minutes (±16.8) |
| 3 | Lake Benton Township | 29.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Marble Township | 28.1 minutes (±9.6) |
| 5 | Hope Township | 25.9 minutes (±9.2) |
| 6 | Verdi Township | 25.3 minutes (±7.3) |
| 7 | Alta Vista Township | 23.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 8 (tie) | Lake Benton | 23.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Tyler | 23.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 8 (tie) | Diamond Lake Township | 23.3 minutes (±7.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Lake Stay Township | 23.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 | Marshfield Township | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Shaokatan Township | 22.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 | Royal Township | 22.0 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Lincoln 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 Lake Benton
How long is the average commute in Lake Benton?
Workers who live in Lake Benton, MN take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Benton without a car?
8.1% of households in Lake Benton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Benton?
10.7% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Lake Benton worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Benton city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Benton city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Benton 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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