How long is the commute from Arkansas City, KS?
Workers who live in Arkansas City, KS take an average of 18.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.6 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Arkansas City get to work
| Means of transportation | Arkansas City | Cowley County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±4.1 points) | 77.7% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.2% (±4.0 points) | 14.0% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±1.4 points) | 4.9% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Arkansas City, the average commute is lower than in Cowley County (21.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Arkansas City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cowley County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cowley County, Arkansas City ranks 23 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 952 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Arkansas City
| Vehicles available | Arkansas City | Cowley County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±3.0 points) | 7.0% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% (±6.5 points) | 30.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±5.0 points) | 32.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±4.0 points) | 29.8% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Arkansas City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cowley County (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Arkansas City
| Arkansas City | Cowley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±1.4 points) | 4.9% (±1.1 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±3.0 points) | 92.9% (±1.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.6% (±4.7 points) | 84.3% (±2.3 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Arkansas City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cowley County (84.3%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Arkansas City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City | — | 18.6 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Creswell Township | 1.6 mi | 23.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Parkerfield | 2.4 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bolton Township | 3.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Geuda Springs | 6.7 mi | 38.3 minutes (±16.9) | Higher |
| Pleasant Valley Township (Cowley County) | 7.1 mi | 16.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Township (Cowley County) | 7.9 mi | 15.3 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Silverdale Township | 8.5 mi | 20.2 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Walton Township (Sumner County) | 9.1 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Geuda Springs, KS (38.3 minutes), Walton Township (Sumner County), KS (27.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cowley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Creswell Township | 23.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 18 | Bolton Township | 23.2 minutes (±7.0) |
| 19 | Dexter | 22.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 20 | Winfield | 20.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 21 | Silverdale Township | 20.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 22 | Sheridan Township (Cowley County) | 18.7 minutes (±6.4) |
| 23 | Arkansas City | 18.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 24 | Parkerfield | 18.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 25 | Tisdale Township | 17.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 26 | Grant Township (Cowley County) | 16.6 minutes (±11.4) |
| 27 | Pleasant Valley Township (Cowley County) | 16.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 28 | Beaver Township (Cowley County) | 15.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 29 | Walnut Township (Cowley County) | 13.5 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Cowley 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 Arkansas City
How long is the average commute in Arkansas City?
Workers who live in Arkansas City, KS take an average of 18.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Arkansas City without a car?
8.1% of households in Arkansas City have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Arkansas City?
3.0% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Arkansas City worked from home, and 83.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arkansas City city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arkansas City city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arkansas City 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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