How long is the commute from Brewster, KS?
Workers who live in Brewster, KS take an average of 15.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.7% of workers walk to work.
2.2% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.2 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Brewster get to work
| Means of transportation | Brewster | Thomas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.4% (±15.0 points) | 82.4% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.6% (±13.7 points) | 4.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.7% (±8.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±3.1 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.2% (±2.5 points) | 9.6% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Brewster, the average commute is higher than in Thomas County (11.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brewster, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Thomas County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Thomas County, Brewster ranks 8 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1191 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brewster
| Vehicles available | Brewster | Thomas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 3.8% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 7.1% (±6.3 points) | 25.5% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±18.2 points) | 38.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 55.4% (±19.3 points) | 32.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Brewster, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Thomas County (3.8%).
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 Brewster
| Brewster | Thomas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.2% (±2.5 points) | 9.6% (±3.1 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.9% (±10.5 points) | 93.4% (±2.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.4% (±15.7 points) | 88.3% (±4.2 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Brewster, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Thomas County (88.3%).
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 Brewster
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster | — | 15.2 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| West Hale Township | 2.4 mi | 15.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Llanos Township | 9.0 mi | 25.6 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Sherman County) | 10.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±22.9) | Not measurably different |
| Kingery Township | 11 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Morgan Township | 15 mi | 16.3 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Itasca Township | 16 mi | 34.3 minutes (±23.5) | Not measurably different |
| Colby | 18 mi | 9.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Goodland | 18 mi | 12.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colby, KS (9.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Llanos Township, KS (25.6 minutes), Kingery Township, KS (24.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Thomas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Smith Township | 29.2 minutes (±17.2) |
| 3 | Kingery Township | 24.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Menlo | 17.7 minutes (±13.6) |
| 5 | Morgan Township | 16.3 minutes (±7.8) |
| 6 | Gem | 16.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Lacey Township | 16.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 (tie) | Brewster | 15.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Menlo Township | 15.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 10 | West Hale Township | 15.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Rovohl Township | 14.2 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 | Colby | 9.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 | South Randall Township | 7.7 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Thomas 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 Brewster
How long is the average commute in Brewster?
Workers who live in Brewster, KS take an average of 15.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brewster without a car?
1.2% of households in Brewster have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brewster?
2.2% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Brewster worked from home, and 80.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster city, Kansas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Brewster city, Kansas (place:08425, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 .