How long is the commute from Wells, MN?
Workers who live in Wells, MN take an average of 17.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.6% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.6 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Wells get to work
| Means of transportation | Wells | Faribault County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.7% (±5.6 points) | 76.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±2.7 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.7% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.6% (±3.7 points) | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±2.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±3.8 points) | 8.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Wells, the average commute is not measurably different from Faribault County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wells, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Faribault County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Faribault County, Wells ranks 28 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2197 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wells
| Vehicles available | Wells | Faribault County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±3.6 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±6.7 points) | 26.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.3% (±6.5 points) | 39.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.9% (±3.8 points) | 29.1% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Wells, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Faribault County (4.9%).
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 Wells
| Wells | Faribault County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±3.8 points) | 8.2% (±1.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±3.3 points) | 92.4% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.7% (±4.9 points) | 84.8% (±1.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wells, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Faribault 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 Wells
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells | — | 17.6 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Clark Township (Faribault County) | 2.4 mi | 13.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Lake Township | 4.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dunbar Township | 4.6 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Minnesota Lake Township | 6.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Carlston Township | 7.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Foster Township (Faribault County) | 7.3 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Freeborn Township | 8.0 mi | 38.9 minutes (±9.7) | Higher |
| Minnesota Lake | 8.3 mi | 30.9 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dunbar Township, MN (22.9 minutes), Foster Township (Faribault County), MN (28.0 minutes), Freeborn Township, MN (38.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Faribault County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Barber Township | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 23 | Pilot Grove Township | 20.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 24 | Walters | 19.8 minutes (±12.3) |
| 25 | Verona Township | 18.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 26 | Blue Earth City Township | 18.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 27 | Emerald Township | 17.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 28 | Wells | 17.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 29 | Prescott Township | 16.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 30 | Clark Township (Faribault County) | 13.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 31 | Blue Earth | 13.0 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 10 of 31 places in Faribault 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 Wells
How long is the average commute in Wells?
Workers who live in Wells, MN take an average of 17.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wells without a car?
5.3% of households in Wells have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wells?
5.6% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Wells worked from home, and 83.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells 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 Wells city, Minnesota (place:69106, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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