How long is the commute from Mountain Lake, MN?
Workers who live in Mountain Lake, MN take an average of 13.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.7 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Mountain Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Mountain Lake | Cottonwood County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±6.4 points) | 71.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±4.9 points) | 10.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.4 points) | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.9 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±4.4 points) | 10.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Mountain Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Cottonwood County (15.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mountain Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cottonwood County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cottonwood County, Mountain Lake ranks 20 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2452 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mountain Lake
| Vehicles available | Mountain Lake | Cottonwood County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±3.2 points) | 5.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.8% (±5.2 points) | 26.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% (±6.2 points) | 42.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.3% (±6.5 points) | 25.7% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Mountain Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cottonwood County (5.9%).
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 Lake
| Mountain Lake | Cottonwood County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±4.4 points) | 10.7% (±1.9 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% (±3.9 points) | 92.7% (±1.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±4.5 points) | 85.3% (±2.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mountain Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cottonwood County (85.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mountain Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lake | — | 13.7 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Midway Township (Cottonwood County) | 3.2 mi | 15.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Lake Township | 4.0 mi | 9.0 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bingham Lake | 6.2 mi | 19.3 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Carson Township | 6.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Butterfield | 6.8 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Lakeside Township (Cottonwood County) | 7.2 mi | 20.4 minutes (±11.4) | Not measurably different |
| Odin Township | 7.2 mi | 21.8 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Butterfield Township | 7.5 mi | 35.8 minutes (±16.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carson Township, MN (27.0 minutes), Butterfield, MN (17.0 minutes), Odin Township, MN (21.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cottonwood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Highwater Township | 16.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 15 | Great Bend Township | 15.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 16 | Amo Township | 15.7 minutes (±5.8) |
| 17 | Midway Township (Cottonwood County) | 15.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 18 | Rose Hill Township | 15.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 19 | Westbrook | 14.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 20 | Mountain Lake | 13.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 21 | Windom | 12.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 22 | Springfield Township | 11.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 23 | Mountain Lake Township | 9.0 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Cottonwood 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 Lake
How long is the average commute in Mountain Lake?
Workers who live in Mountain Lake, MN take an average of 13.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mountain Lake without a car?
7.4% of households in Mountain Lake have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mountain Lake?
8.8% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Mountain Lake worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Lake city, Minnesota
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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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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