How long is the commute from Cheney, KS?
Workers who live in Cheney, KS take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
9.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.7%
How people in Cheney get to work
| Means of transportation | Cheney | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.4% (±7.7 points) | 79.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±6.3 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±3.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±3.9 points) | 8.1% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Cheney, the average commute is higher than in Sedgwick County (19.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cheney, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sedgwick County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sedgwick County, Cheney ranks 13 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 488 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cheney
| Vehicles available | Cheney | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% (±8.6 points) | 5.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.0% (±6.1 points) | 32.9% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% (±9.0 points) | 37.2% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.9% (±8.3 points) | 24.2% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Cheney, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sedgwick County (5.7%).
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 Cheney
| Cheney | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±3.9 points) | 8.1% (±0.5 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±8.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±8.3 points) | 91.9% (±0.5 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cheney, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sedgwick County (91.9%).
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 Cheney
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney | — | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Morton Township (Sedgwick County) | 2.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Grand River Township | 3.6 mi | 39.5 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
| Vinita Township | 5.3 mi | 30.3 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Garden Plain | 5.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Evan Township | 6.6 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Afton Township | 7.1 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Garden Plain Township | 8.0 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ninnescah Township (Reno County) | 9.5 mi | 31.1 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grand River Township, KS (39.5 minutes), Afton Township, KS (29.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sedgwick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Eagle Township (Sedgwick County) | 28.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Garden Plain | 26.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 | Andale | 26.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Ohio Township (Sedgwick County) | 25.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 11 | Bentley | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Morton Township (Sedgwick County) | 25.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Cheney | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 (tie) | Illinois Township (Sedgwick County) | 25.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 15 | Goddard | 24.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 16 | Sherman Township (Sedgwick County) | 24.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Viola | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 17 (tie) | Viola Township | 24.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Salem Township (Sedgwick County) | 23.9 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Sedgwick 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 Cheney
How long is the average commute in Cheney?
Workers who live in Cheney, KS take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cheney without a car?
9.7% of households in Cheney have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cheney?
8.9% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Cheney worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheney city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheney city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheney 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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