How long is the commute from Lakefield, MN?
Workers who live in Lakefield, MN take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Lakefield get to work
| Means of transportation | Lakefield | Jackson County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.1% (±5.8 points) | 76.1% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±4.2 points) | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±4.6 points) | 10.1% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Lakefield, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson County (18.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lakefield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Lakefield ranks 16 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2166 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lakefield
| Vehicles available | Lakefield | Jackson County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±1.5 points) | 3.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% (±6.6 points) | 28.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±5.4 points) | 35.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±4.5 points) | 31.8% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Lakefield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (3.9%).
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 Lakefield
| Lakefield | Jackson County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±4.6 points) | 10.1% (±1.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±5.2 points) | 92.8% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±5.5 points) | 89.1% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lakefield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson 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 Lakefield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakefield | — | 17.8 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Heron Lake Township | 3.3 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hunter Township | 3.7 mi | 17.1 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Des Moines Township | 6.1 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rost Township | 6.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| West Heron Lake Township | 6.3 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont Township | 7.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Delafield Township | 8.4 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Okabena | 8.6 mi | 26.2 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rost Township, MN (27.6 minutes), Belmont Township, MN (22.2 minutes), Okabena, MN (26.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Alpha | 20.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Kimball Township | 20.6 minutes (±12.6) |
| 12 | Des Moines Township | 19.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Christiania Township | 19.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 14 | Heron Lake | 18.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Weimer Township | 17.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Lakefield | 17.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Heron Lake Township | 17.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 18 | Hunter Township | 17.1 minutes (±6.2) |
| 19 | Petersburg Township | 16.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Minneota Township | 16.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 21 | Jackson | 16.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 22 (tie) | Delafield Township | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Jackson 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 Lakefield
How long is the average commute in Lakefield?
Workers who live in Lakefield, MN take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lakefield without a car?
2.2% of households in Lakefield have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lakefield?
10.9% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Lakefield worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakefield city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakefield city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakefield 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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