How long is the commute from Velva, ND?
Workers who live in Velva, ND take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
1.4% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Velva get to work
| Means of transportation | Velva | McHenry County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.6% (±4.0 points) | 70.7% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±2.9 points) | 6.8% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.3 points) | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 16.4% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Velva, the average commute is lower than in McHenry County (29.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in North Dakota (17.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Velva, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McHenry County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McHenry County, Velva ranks 11 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 217 of 626.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Velva
| Vehicles available | Velva | McHenry County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±4.8 points) | 3.2% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% (±10.8 points) | 15.8% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±8.5 points) | 34.2% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.5% (±10.4 points) | 46.7% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Velva, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McHenry County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Velva
| Velva | McHenry County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 16.4% (±4.2 points) | 8.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.9% (±9.4 points) | 90.0% (±2.7 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.8% (±10.1 points) | 82.3% (±3.8 points) | 88.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Velva, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McHenry County (82.3%).
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 Velva
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velva | — | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Velva Township | 1.3 mi | 22.8 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Voltaire | 4.9 mi | 18.3 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sawyer | 6.0 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Brillian Township | 7.2 mi | 10.9 minutes (±14.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sawyer Township | 7.2 mi | 28.1 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| New Prairie Township | 9.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bjornson Township | 11 mi | 13.4 minutes (±8.5) | Lower |
| Newman Township | 12 mi | 28.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sawyer, ND (19.4 minutes), Bjornson Township, ND (13.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Upham | 33.0 minutes (±15.1) |
| 6 | Granville | 31.5 minutes (±9.7) |
| 7 | Deering | 30.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 8 | Anamoose Township | 27.9 minutes (±16.0) |
| 9 | Deering Township | 26.6 minutes (±12.4) |
| 10 | Norwich Township | 26.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Velva | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Velva Township | 22.8 minutes (±9.3) |
| 13 | Voltaire | 18.3 minutes (±10.1) |
| 14 | Schiller Township | 16.7 minutes (±12.3) |
| 15 | Towner | 16.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Drake | 14.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 17 | Bjornson Township | 13.4 minutes (±8.5) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in McHenry 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 Velva
How long is the average commute in Velva?
Workers who live in Velva, ND take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Velva without a car?
5.1% of households in Velva have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Velva?
1.4% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Velva worked from home, and 81.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Velva city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Velva city, North Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Velva city, North Dakota
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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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