How long is the commute from Shell Lake, WI?
Workers who live in Shell Lake, WI take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
12.3% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Shell Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Shell Lake | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.5% (±8.1 points) | 74.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±6.8 points) | 9.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% (±5.5 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Shell Lake, the average commute is lower than in Washburn County (22.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shell Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washburn County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Washburn County, Shell Lake ranks 22 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1633 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shell Lake
| Vehicles available | Shell Lake | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±4.4 points) | 4.3% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±6.1 points) | 28.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% (±6.2 points) | 39.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±4.2 points) | 28.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Shell Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washburn County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shell Lake
| Shell Lake | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.3% (±5.5 points) | 12.6% (±1.5 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.1% (±5.1 points) | 92.8% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±5.4 points) | 86.8% (±1.3 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Shell Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washburn County (86.8%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shell Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lake | — | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Town of Bashaw | 4.4 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Barronett | 4.5 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Beaver Brook | 4.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sarona | 5.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Spooner | 7.0 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Madge | 8.1 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Town of Spooner | 8.8 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dewey (Burnett County) | 9.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Sarona, WI (24.8 minutes), Town of Madge, WI (24.1 minutes), Town of Dewey (Burnett County), WI (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washburn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Town of Brooklyn (Washburn County) | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of Bass Lake (Washburn County) | 22.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of Beaver Brook | 22.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 19 | Town of Barronett | 21.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 20 (tie) | Birchwood | 20.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Town of Frog Creek | 20.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 22 | Shell Lake | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Town of Bashaw | 18.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 | Spooner | 18.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 25 | Minong | 14.7 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 10 of 25 places in Washburn 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 Shell Lake
How long is the average commute in Shell Lake?
Workers who live in Shell Lake, WI take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shell Lake without a car?
8.3% of households in Shell Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shell Lake?
12.3% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Shell Lake worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shell Lake city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shell Lake city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shell Lake city, Wisconsin
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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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