How long is the commute from Ottertail, MN?
Workers who live in Ottertail, MN take an average of 28.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
19.5% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.9 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Ottertail get to work
| Means of transportation | Ottertail | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±7.9 points) | 75.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±5.5 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.5% (±7.4 points) | 10.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Ottertail, the average commute is higher than in Otter Tail County (20.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ottertail, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Otter Tail County, Ottertail ranks 21 of 82 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 678 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ottertail
| Vehicles available | Ottertail | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% (±7.1 points) | 24.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.8% (±6.7 points) | 39.4% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±7.2 points) | 30.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Ottertail, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Otter Tail County (5.6%).
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 Ottertail
| Ottertail | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.5% (±7.4 points) | 10.4% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±2.0 points) | 93.4% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±4.4 points) | 87.7% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ottertail, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Otter Tail County (87.7%).
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 Ottertail
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottertail | — | 28.9 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Otter Tail Township | 2.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Lake Township | 4.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Leaf Lake Township | 5.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Richville | 5.8 mi | 30.7 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Otto Township | 6.7 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Girard Township | 6.9 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Amor Township | 7.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Henning Township | 7.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rush Lake Township, MN (20.1 minutes), Girard Township, MN (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Otter Tail County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Richville | 30.7 minutes (±11.2) |
| 16 | Corliss Township | 30.3 minutes (±10.7) |
| 17 | Compton Township | 30.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 18 | Inman Township | 29.7 minutes (±9.3) |
| 19 | Elizabeth Township | 29.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 20 | Elmo Township | 29.3 minutes (±7.9) |
| 21 (tie) | Ottertail | 28.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 21 (tie) | Eastern Township | 28.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 23 | Otter Tail Township | 28.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 24 | Deer Creek Township | 28.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 25 | Effington Township | 27.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 26 | Bluffton Township | 27.7 minutes (±8.5) |
| 27 | St. Olaf Township | 27.6 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 13 of 82 places in Otter Tail 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 Ottertail
How long is the average commute in Ottertail?
Workers who live in Ottertail, MN take an average of 28.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ottertail without a car?
0.9% of households in Ottertail have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ottertail?
19.5% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in Ottertail worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottertail city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottertail city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottertail 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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