How long is the commute from Sauk Rapids, MN?
Workers who live in Sauk Rapids, MN take an average of 19.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
9.9% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.4 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Sauk Rapids get to work
| Means of transportation | Sauk Rapids | Benton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.1% (±3.1 points) | 79.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±1.8 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.9% (±2.4 points) | 9.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Sauk Rapids, the average commute is lower than in Benton County (23.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sauk Rapids, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benton County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Benton County, Sauk Rapids ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1994 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sauk Rapids
| Vehicles available | Sauk Rapids | Benton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±3.4 points) | 6.1% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% (±4.2 points) | 29.7% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% (±4.1 points) | 37.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±3.0 points) | 26.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Sauk Rapids, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Benton County (6.1%).
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 Sauk Rapids
| Sauk Rapids | Benton County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.9% (±2.4 points) | 9.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.7 points) | 95.3% (±0.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±2.0 points) | 91.1% (±1.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sauk Rapids, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benton County (91.1%).
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 Sauk Rapids
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Rapids | — | 19.4 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Sauk Rapids Township | 2.7 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sartell | 3.3 mi | 18.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Minden Township | 4.5 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| St. Cloud | 4.8 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Le Sauk Township | 5.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Haven Township | 6.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Waite Park | 6.7 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Watab Township | 6.7 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Haven Township, MN (28.2 minutes), Watab Township, MN (22.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Mayhew Lake Township | 25.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Gilman | 24.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Rice | 24.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 | Watab Township | 22.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Minden Township | 21.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 15 | Sauk Rapids Township | 20.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 16 | Sauk Rapids | 19.4 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Benton 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 Sauk Rapids
How long is the average commute in Sauk Rapids?
Workers who live in Sauk Rapids, MN take an average of 19.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sauk Rapids without a car?
8.9% of households in Sauk Rapids have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sauk Rapids?
9.9% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Sauk Rapids worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sauk Rapids city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sauk Rapids city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sauk Rapids city, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sauk Rapids city, Minnesota (place:58684, in state:27).
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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