How long is the commute from Almena, KS?
Workers who live in Almena, KS take an average of 15.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
3.6% take public transportation.
6.0% of workers walk to work.
3.6% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.1 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 3.6%
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in Almena get to work
| Means of transportation | Almena | Norton County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±12.9 points) | 74.7% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±9.9 points) | 4.0% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.6% (±6.7 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.0% (±6.4 points) | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.8 points) | 0.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.6% (±5.3 points) | 16.9% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Almena, the average commute is not measurably different from Norton County (11.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Almena, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Norton County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Norton County, Almena ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1198 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Almena
| Vehicles available | Almena | Norton County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% (±14.9 points) | 34.6% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±16.0 points) | 32.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.6% (±15.2 points) | 30.2% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Almena, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Norton County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Almena
| Almena | Norton County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.6% (±5.3 points) | 16.9% (±7.8 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±8.0 points) | 96.1% (±2.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.9% (±12.4 points) | 93.1% (±3.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Almena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Norton County (93.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Almena
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almena | — | 15.1 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Almena-District 4 Township | 0.2 mi | 15.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie View Township | 7.9 mi | 16.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie View | 8.3 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Long Island Township | 8.5 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Long Island | 10 mi | 19.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Norton | 10 mi | 7.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Mound Township (Phillips County) | 15 mi | 15.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Solomon-District 3 Township | 16 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Norton, KS (7.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Norton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton | 27.9 minutes (±14.0) |
| 2 | Highland-District 2 Township | 22.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 3 | Edmond | 21.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Solomon-District 3 Township | 17.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Lenora | 16.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 6 | Almena-District 4 Township | 15.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Almena | 15.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Norton | 7.4 minutes (±2.4) |
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 Almena
How long is the average commute in Almena?
Workers who live in Almena, KS take an average of 15.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Almena without a car?
0.4% of households in Almena have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Almena?
3.6% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Almena worked from home, and 83.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Almena city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Almena city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Almena city, Kansas
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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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