How long is the commute from Lakota, ND?

Name: Commute and cars in Lakota, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Lakota, ND take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

73.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

9.1% of workers walk to work.

9.9% work from home.

2.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 19.5 minutes (±9.1)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 9.9%
Households without a car: 2.2%

How people in Lakota get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Lakota	Nelson County	North Dakota	United States
Drove alone	73.4% (±10.7 points)	71.5%	77.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	6.7% (±4.6 points)	8.9%	8.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±7.0 points)	0.1%	0.3%	3.2%
Walked	9.1% (±7.8 points)	9.2%	3.2%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.9% (±1.2 points)	2.1%	1.5%	2.0%
Worked from home	9.9% (±7.1 points)	8.1%	8.1%	15.1%

In Lakota, the average commute is not measurably different from Nelson County (19.6 minutes).

It is not measurably different from North Dakota (17.9 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Lakota, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nelson County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from North Dakota (0.3%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Nelson County, Lakota ranks 4 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 353 of 626.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Lakota

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Lakota	Nelson County	North Dakota	United States
No vehicle	2.2% (±2.1 points)	3.1%	5.9%	8.4%
1 vehicle	29.5% (±12.0 points)	25.1%	30.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	39.7% (±13.5 points)	34.9%	37.2%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	28.5% (±9.7 points)	36.8%	26.8%	21.9%

In Lakota, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nelson County (3.1%).

It is also lower than in North Dakota (5.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Lakota

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Lakota	Nelson County	North Dakota	United States
Workers working from home	9.9% (±7.1 points)	8.1% (±3.1 points)	8.1% (±0.3 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	96.8% (±4.5 points)	94.4% (±2.0 points)	94.8% (±0.3 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	80.8% (±10.7 points)	83.5% (±4.5 points)	88.7% (±0.4 points)	91.0%

In Lakota, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nelson County (83.5%).

It is not measurably different from North Dakota (88.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Lakota

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lakota
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Lakota	—	19.5 minutes (±9.1)	—
Dodds Township	4.2 mi	13.5 minutes (±6.0)	Not measurably different
Michigan City	11 mi	19.3 minutes (±5.1)	Not measurably different
Brocket	12 mi	15.1 minutes (±4.4)	Not measurably different
Stevens Township	12 mi	23.2 minutes (±7.0)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Nelson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Petersburg	35.1 minutes (±16.5)
2	Pekin	27.1 minutes (±20.0)
3	Aneta	20.6 minutes (±6.1)
4	Lakota	19.5 minutes (±9.1)
5	Michigan City	19.3 minutes (±5.1)
6	Tolna	18.4 minutes (±7.9)
7	Nesheim Township	18.2 minutes (±13.4)
8	Field Township	17.6 minutes (±6.8)
9	Dodds Township	13.5 minutes (±6.0)
10	McVille	12.1 minutes (±3.3)

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 Lakota

How long is the average commute in Lakota?

Workers who live in Lakota, ND take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Lakota without a car?

2.2% of households in Lakota have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Lakota?

9.9% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Lakota worked from home, and 80.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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