How long is the commute from Chanute, KS?
Workers who live in Chanute, KS take an average of 12.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Chanute get to work
| Means of transportation | Chanute | Neosho County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±4.7 points) | 77.6% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±4.4 points) | 12.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±2.0 points) | 7.7% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Chanute, the average commute is lower than in Neosho County (16.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chanute, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Neosho County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Neosho County, Chanute ranks 16 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1315 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chanute
| Vehicles available | Chanute | Neosho County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±2.5 points) | 4.6% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% (±5.0 points) | 31.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% (±5.5 points) | 32.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±5.5 points) | 31.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Chanute, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Neosho County (4.6%).
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 Chanute
| Chanute | Neosho County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±2.0 points) | 7.7% (±2.1 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±2.3 points) | 92.3% (±1.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.1% (±3.6 points) | 85.6% (±2.8 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chanute, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Neosho County (85.6%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chanute
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanute | — | 12.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Tioga Township | 4.3 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Canville Township | 5.3 mi | 9.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Earlton | 5.7 mi | 10.0 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax Township (Wilson County) | 7.4 mi | 14.8 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cottage Grove Township | 8.5 mi | 13.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Valley Township (Wilson County) | 9.1 mi | 19.0 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Big Creek Township (Neosho County) | 9.3 mi | 35.5 minutes (±28.6) | Not measurably different |
| Erie Township (Neosho County) | 9.9 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasant Valley Township (Wilson County), KS (19.0 minutes), Erie Township (Neosho County), KS (18.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Neosho County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Lincoln Township (Neosho County) | 21.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 11 | Thayer | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 12 | Chetopa Township (Neosho County) | 19.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Erie | 18.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 (tie) | Erie Township (Neosho County) | 18.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Tioga Township | 15.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Chanute | 12.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 17 | Earlton | 10.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 18 | Canville Township | 9.8 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Neosho 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 Chanute
How long is the average commute in Chanute?
Workers who live in Chanute, KS take an average of 12.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chanute without a car?
5.2% of households in Chanute have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chanute?
3.2% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Chanute worked from home, and 87.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chanute city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chanute city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chanute 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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