How long is the commute from Otto Township, MN?
Workers who live in Otto Township, MN take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Otto Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Otto Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±8.2 points) | 75.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±6.1 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±3.1 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±4.8 points) | 10.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Otto Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (20.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Otto Township, 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, Otto Township ranks 44 of 82 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1285 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Otto Township
| Vehicles available | Otto Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.3% (±4.2 points) | 24.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.1% (±10.1 points) | 39.4% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.7% (±10.7 points) | 30.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Otto Township, 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 Otto Township
| Otto Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±4.8 points) | 10.4% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.8 points) | 93.4% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±4.7 points) | 87.7% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Otto Township, 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 Otto Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Township | — | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| New York Mills | 4.6 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Leaf Lake Township | 5.6 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Newton Township | 5.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Lake Township (Otter Tail County) | 6.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Lake Township | 6.3 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ottertail | 6.7 mi | 28.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Creek Township | 7.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Richville | 7.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New York Mills, MN (17.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Pelican Township (Otter Tail County) | 25.4 minutes (±7.7) |
| 39 | Deer Creek | 24.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 40 | Western Township | 24.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 41 (tie) | Amor Township | 24.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 41 (tie) | Sverdrup Township | 24.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 41 (tie) | Tumuli Township | 24.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 44 | Otto Township | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 45 | Folden Township | 24.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 46 | Nidaros Township | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 47 | Dead Lake Township | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 48 | Edna Township | 23.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 49 | Henning Township | 23.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 50 | Oak Valley Township | 22.8 minutes (±3.6) |
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 Otto Township
How long is the average commute in Otto Township?
Workers who live in Otto Township, MN take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Otto Township without a car?
0.9% of households in Otto Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Otto Township?
11.6% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Otto Township worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otto township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otto township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otto township, Otter Tail County, 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 last updated on .
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