How long is the commute from Mountain Iron, MN?
Workers who live in Mountain Iron, MN take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Mountain Iron get to work
| Means of transportation | Mountain Iron | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±9.6 points) | 74.1% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±5.7 points) | 7.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 10.4% (±8.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±3.2 points) | 11.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Mountain Iron, the average commute is lower than in St. Louis County (19.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mountain Iron, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in St. Louis County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Louis County, Mountain Iron ranks 89 of 96 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2299 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mountain Iron
| Vehicles available | Mountain Iron | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±3.8 points) | 8.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±8.6 points) | 31.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±8.5 points) | 37.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±7.5 points) | 22.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Mountain Iron, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. Louis County (8.0%).
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 Mountain Iron
| Mountain Iron | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±3.2 points) | 11.2% (±0.7 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±5.2 points) | 94.1% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±5.2 points) | 88.6% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mountain Iron, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. Louis County (88.6%).
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 Mountain Iron
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Iron | — | 16.4 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Virginia | 4.7 mi | 17.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kinney | 5.0 mi | 34.0 minutes (±12.6) | Higher |
| Eveleth | 5.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Leonidas | 5.3 mi | 29.7 minutes (±14.6) | Not measurably different |
| Great Scott Township | 5.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Wuori Township | 7.6 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Gilbert | 8.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Buhl | 8.1 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kinney, MN (34.0 minutes), Great Scott Township, MN (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Biwabik | 18.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 84 | Hermantown | 17.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 85 | Virginia | 17.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 86 | Duluth | 17.3 minutes (±0.6) |
| 87 | Cook | 16.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 88 | Hibbing | 16.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 89 | Mountain Iron | 16.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 90 | Chisholm | 16.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 91 (tie) | Buhl | 16.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 91 (tie) | Morse Township (St. Louis County) | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 93 | Proctor | 15.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 94 | Ely | 14.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 95 (tie) | Winton | 12.5 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 13 of 96 places in St. Louis 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 Mountain Iron
How long is the average commute in Mountain Iron?
Workers who live in Mountain Iron, MN take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mountain Iron without a car?
5.2% of households in Mountain Iron have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mountain Iron?
3.7% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Mountain Iron worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Iron city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Iron city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Iron 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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