How long is the commute from Americus, KS?
Workers who live in Americus, KS take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Americus get to work
| Means of transportation | Americus | Lyon County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.9% (±4.3 points) | 78.0% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.9% (±2.8 points) | 10.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±3.5 points) | 6.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Americus, the average commute is higher than in Lyon County (14.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Americus, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lyon County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lyon County, Americus ranks 13 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 703 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Americus
| Vehicles available | Americus | Lyon County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±3.7 points) | 5.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.9% (±6.1 points) | 31.6% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±10.2 points) | 37.3% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.7% (±11.3 points) | 25.4% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Americus, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lyon County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Americus
| Americus | Lyon County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±3.5 points) | 6.4% (±1.5 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±3.1 points) | 94.2% (±1.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±6.2 points) | 89.2% (±2.2 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Americus, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lyon County (89.2%).
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 Americus
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americus | — | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Americus Township | 1.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fremont Township | 5.4 mi | 19.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dunlap | 7.5 mi | 35.5 minutes (±23.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Township | 7.9 mi | 21.0 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Emporia | 8.1 mi | 12.3 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Bushong | 9.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Toledo Township | 10 mi | 21.1 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Emporia Township | 11 mi | 19.2 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Emporia, KS (12.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lyon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Neosho Rapids | 26.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 8 | Bushong | 25.0 minutes (±8.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Americus Township | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Reading Township | 23.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 11 | Elmendaro Township | 22.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 12 | Hartford | 22.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Americus | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 | Pike Township | 21.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 15 | Center Township (Lyon County) | 20.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 16 (tie) | Emporia Township | 19.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 16 (tie) | Fremont Township | 19.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 18 | Olpe | 18.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 19 | Waterloo Township | 17.4 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Lyon 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 Americus
How long is the average commute in Americus?
Workers who live in Americus, KS take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Americus without a car?
3.6% of households in Americus have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Americus?
5.3% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Americus worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Americus city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Americus city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Americus 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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