How long is the commute from Lester Prairie, MN?
Workers who live in Lester Prairie, MN take an average of 30.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.6% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.0 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in Lester Prairie get to work
| Means of transportation | Lester Prairie | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±7.0 points) | 78.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±5.5 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.6% (±3.7 points) | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | 8.8% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Lester Prairie, the average commute is higher than in McLeod County (23.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lester Prairie, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McLeod County, Lester Prairie ranks 5 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 564 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lester Prairie
| Vehicles available | Lester Prairie | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 3.4% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% (±5.5 points) | 31.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% (±7.1 points) | 37.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.4% (±7.0 points) | 28.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Lester Prairie, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in McLeod County (3.4%).
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 Lester Prairie
| Lester Prairie | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | 8.8% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±3.7 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±4.7 points) | 88.5% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lester Prairie, 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 Lester Prairie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lester Prairie | — | 30.0 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| New Germany | 2.9 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bergen Township | 3.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Winsted Township | 3.9 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Camden Township | 4.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Winsted | 5.2 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hollywood Township | 5.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mayer | 7.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Plato | 7.7 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bergen Township, MN (22.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biscay | 35.9 minutes (±10.0) |
| 2 | Hale Township | 32.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Brownton | 32.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Round Grove Township | 32.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Lester Prairie | 30.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Plato | 29.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Penn Township | 29.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Sumter Township | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Glencoe Township | 28.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 (tie) | Winsted | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Rich Valley Township | 27.0 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 11 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 Lester Prairie
How long is the average commute in Lester Prairie?
Workers who live in Lester Prairie, MN take an average of 30.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lester Prairie without a car?
0.4% of households in Lester Prairie have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lester Prairie?
8.6% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Lester Prairie worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lester Prairie city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lester Prairie city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lester Prairie 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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