How long is the commute from Owatonna Township, MN?
Workers who live in Owatonna Township, MN take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Owatonna Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Owatonna Township | Steele County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.3% (±6.1 points) | 80.2% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±2.6 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±2.3 points) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±4.7 points) | 8.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Owatonna Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Steele County (19.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Owatonna Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Steele County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Steele County, Owatonna Township ranks 13 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1933 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Owatonna Township
| Vehicles available | Owatonna Township | Steele County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 6.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.9% (±4.9 points) | 27.3% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.5% (±8.5 points) | 35.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 64.6% (±10.0 points) | 30.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Owatonna Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Steele County (6.2%).
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 Owatonna Township
| Owatonna Township | Steele County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±4.7 points) | 8.7% (±1.7 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±6.1 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±7.3 points) | 87.7% (±1.8 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Owatonna Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Steele 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 Owatonna Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Township | — | 20.0 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Owatonna | 2.6 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Falls Township | 5.4 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Somerset Township | 5.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Meriden Township | 5.9 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Havana Township | 6.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Aurora Township | 7.8 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Medford | 8.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lemond Township | 8.2 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lemond Township, MN (29.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Steele County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Merton Township | 24.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Havana Township | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Aurora Township | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 10 | Somerset Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Medford | 20.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Blooming Prairie | 20.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 13 | Owatonna Township | 20.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 14 | Meriden Township | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Medford Township | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 | Clinton Falls Township | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Owatonna | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Steele 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 Owatonna Township
How long is the average commute in Owatonna Township?
Workers who live in Owatonna Township, MN take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Owatonna Township without a car?
2.1% of households in Owatonna Township have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Owatonna Township?
7.6% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Owatonna Township worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owatonna township, Steele County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owatonna township, Steele County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owatonna township, Steele County, 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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