How long is the commute from Wadena, MN?
Workers who live in Wadena, MN take an average of 15.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
14.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.1 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 14.9%
How people in Wadena get to work
| Means of transportation | Wadena | Wadena County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.6% (±7.2 points) | 77.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±4.4 points) | 9.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 0.7% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.2% (±4.8 points) | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±4.6 points) | 8.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Wadena, the average commute is lower than in Wadena County (21.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wadena, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wadena County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wadena County, Wadena ranks 21 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2383 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wadena
| Vehicles available | Wadena | Wadena County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.9% (±6.6 points) | 7.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% (±7.2 points) | 27.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% (±6.4 points) | 30.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.6% (±7.6 points) | 34.8% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Wadena, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Wadena County (7.6%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wadena
| Wadena | Wadena County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±4.6 points) | 8.4% (±2.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±4.2 points) | 92.6% (±1.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.4% (±6.7 points) | 84.8% (±2.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wadena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wadena County (84.8%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wadena
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadena | — | 15.1 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Wadena Township | 3.3 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Leaf River Township | 4.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Compton Township | 5.1 mi | 30.0 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Bluffton | 5.3 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bluffton Township | 5.4 mi | 27.7 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Verndale | 6.5 mi | 31.0 minutes (±10.9) | Higher |
| Stowe Prairie Township | 7.5 mi | 42.1 minutes (±12.9) | Higher |
| Aldrich Township | 8.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Leaf River Township, MN (27.1 minutes), Compton Township, MN (30.0 minutes), Bluffton Township, MN (27.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wadena County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Rockwood Township (Wadena County) | 20.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 16 | Aldrich Township | 20.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 17 | Menahga | 18.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 18 | Thomastown Township | 18.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 19 (tie) | North Germany Township | 17.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 19 (tie) | Wadena Township | 17.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 21 | Wadena | 15.1 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 7 of 21 places in Wadena 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 Wadena
How long is the average commute in Wadena?
Workers who live in Wadena, MN take an average of 15.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wadena without a car?
14.9% of households in Wadena have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wadena?
5.0% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Wadena worked from home, and 82.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wadena city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wadena city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wadena 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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