How long is the commute from Willmar, MN?
Workers who live in Willmar, MN take an average of 12.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.6 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Willmar get to work
| Means of transportation | Willmar | Kandiyohi County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±3.8 points) | 79.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±2.2 points) | 8.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±2.8 points) | 9.1% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Willmar, the average commute is lower than in Kandiyohi County (17.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Willmar, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kandiyohi County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kandiyohi County, Willmar ranks 36 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2484 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Willmar
| Vehicles available | Willmar | Kandiyohi County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±2.3 points) | 5.5% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% (±3.6 points) | 28.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% (±3.7 points) | 38.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±3.4 points) | 28.2% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Willmar, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Kandiyohi County (5.5%).
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 Willmar
| Willmar | Kandiyohi County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±2.8 points) | 9.1% (±1.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±1.3 points) | 95.5% (±0.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±3.3 points) | 88.5% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Willmar, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kandiyohi County (88.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Willmar
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar | — | 12.6 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Willmar Township | 2.8 mi | 13.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dovre Township | 5.3 mi | 18.7 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Kandiyohi Township | 5.9 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pennock | 5.9 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Kandiyohi | 6.2 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| St. Johns Township | 6.9 mi | 18.4 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Whitefield Township | 7.3 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Green Lake Township | 7.6 mi | 15.4 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dovre Township, MN (18.7 minutes), Pennock, MN (20.0 minutes), Kandiyohi, MN (17.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kandiyohi County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 30 (tie) | Spicer | 15.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 30 (tie) | Whitefield Township | 15.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 32 | Green Lake Township | 15.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 33 | Kandiyohi Township | 14.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 34 | Blomkest | 14.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 35 | Willmar Township | 13.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 36 | Willmar | 12.6 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 7 of 36 places in Kandiyohi 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 Willmar
How long is the average commute in Willmar?
Workers who live in Willmar, MN take an average of 12.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Willmar without a car?
8.1% of households in Willmar have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Willmar?
8.2% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Willmar worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willmar city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willmar city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willmar 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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Figures last updated on .
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