How long is the commute from Cherokee, KS?
Workers who live in Cherokee, KS take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
16.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 16.2%
How people in Cherokee get to work
| Means of transportation | Cherokee | Crawford County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.8% (±8.3 points) | 79.7% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.8% (±7.9 points) | 10.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±3.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±2.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±6.8 points) | 5.9% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Cherokee, the average commute is not measurably different from Crawford County (17.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cherokee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Crawford County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Crawford County, Cherokee ranks 13 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 975 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cherokee
| Vehicles available | Cherokee | Crawford County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.2% (±7.8 points) | 7.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.8% (±10.8 points) | 33.0% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±10.7 points) | 33.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.4% (±11.4 points) | 25.6% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Cherokee, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Crawford County (7.5%).
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 Cherokee
| Cherokee | Crawford County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±6.8 points) | 5.9% (±1.2 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.2% (±8.0 points) | 95.4% (±0.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±8.7 points) | 88.5% (±1.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cherokee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Crawford County (88.5%).
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 Cherokee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | — | 18.1 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Weir | 3.6 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Sheridan Township (Crawford County) | 4.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Scammon | 4.6 mi | 28.0 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Roseland | 4.6 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Baker Township (Crawford County) | 4.8 mi | 16.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township (Cherokee County) | 5.8 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Mineral Township | 6.2 mi | 6.7 minutes (±9.7) | Lower |
| West Mineral | 7.2 mi | 21.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mineral Township, KS (6.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Weir, KS (32.2 minutes), Scammon, KS (28.0 minutes), Roseland, KS (26.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Crawford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Walnut Township (Crawford County) | 23.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 8 | Arma | 22.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Arcadia | 20.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 10 | Lincoln Township (Crawford County) | 20.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Frontenac | 19.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Crawford County) | 18.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 13 | Cherokee | 18.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Girard | 17.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 15 | Baker Township (Crawford County) | 16.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 16 | Pittsburg | 15.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 | Sherman Township (Crawford County) | 14.6 minutes (±7.3) |
| 18 | Hepler | 12.9 minutes (±11.8) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Crawford 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 Cherokee
How long is the average commute in Cherokee?
Workers who live in Cherokee, KS take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cherokee without a car?
16.2% of households in Cherokee have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cherokee?
8.0% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Cherokee worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee 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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