How long is the commute from Atchison, KS?
Workers who live in Atchison, KS take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
12.4% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Atchison get to work
| Means of transportation | Atchison | Atchison County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.2% (±5.4 points) | 74.0% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±3.0 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.4% (±3.3 points) | 8.3% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±2.9 points) | 7.5% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Atchison, the average commute is lower than in Atchison County (21.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Atchison, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Atchison County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Atchison County, Atchison ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1001 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Atchison
| Vehicles available | Atchison | Atchison County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±4.0 points) | 7.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±6.8 points) | 29.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% (±5.9 points) | 30.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.4% (±5.2 points) | 32.6% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Atchison, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Atchison County (7.7%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Atchison
| Atchison | Atchison County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±2.9 points) | 7.5% (±1.9 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±3.1 points) | 93.4% (±2.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±3.7 points) | 87.6% (±2.8 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Atchison, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Atchison County (87.6%).
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 Atchison
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison | — | 17.8 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Shannon Township (Atchison County) | 2.7 mi | 25.1 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lewis and Clark Village | 4.9 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Rushville | 6.3 mi | 24.5 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Atchison County) | 6.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Walnut Township (Atchison County) | 7.9 mi | 46.2 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Lancaster | 8.9 mi | 16.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster Township | 9.5 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Doniphan County) | 9.6 mi | 22.4 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lewis and Clark Village, MO (26.6 minutes), Mount Pleasant Township (Atchison County), KS (27.0 minutes), Walnut Township (Atchison County), KS (46.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Atchison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Benton Township (Atchison County) | 26.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Grasshopper Township | 26.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Shannon Township (Atchison County) | 25.1 minutes (±7.1) |
| 9 | Effingham | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Center Township (Atchison County) | 22.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 11 | Lancaster Township | 21.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Atchison | 17.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Lancaster | 16.5 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Atchison 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 Atchison
How long is the average commute in Atchison?
Workers who live in Atchison, KS take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Atchison without a car?
11.0% of households in Atchison have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Atchison?
8.6% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Atchison worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atchison city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atchison city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atchison 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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