How long is the commute from Clay Center, KS?
Workers who live in Clay Center, KS take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Clay Center get to work
| Means of transportation | Clay Center | Clay County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.4% (±6.1 points) | 78.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±3.3 points) | 10.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±4.5 points) | 8.2% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Clay Center, the average commute is not measurably different from Clay County (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clay Center, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clay County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clay County, Clay Center ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 835 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clay Center
| Vehicles available | Clay Center | Clay County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±4.4 points) | 6.8% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% (±6.9 points) | 21.1% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% (±7.9 points) | 41.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.7% (±6.1 points) | 30.5% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Clay Center, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clay County (6.8%).
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 Clay Center
| Clay Center | Clay County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±4.5 points) | 8.2% (±2.6 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±3.8 points) | 91.8% (±2.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±4.0 points) | 89.6% (±2.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Clay Center, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clay County (89.6%).
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 Clay Center
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Center | — | 20.2 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Morganville | 7.2 mi | 35.6 minutes (±16.6) | Not measurably different |
| Green | 7.6 mi | 26.9 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bala Township | 12 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wakefield | 13 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Leonardville | 14 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Riley County) | 15 mi | 26.6 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton | 15 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Vining | 16 mi | 14.4 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wakefield, KS (31.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longford | 45.6 minutes (±24.9) |
| 2 | Morganville | 35.6 minutes (±16.6) |
| 3 | Wakefield | 31.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Green | 26.9 minutes (±7.5) |
| 5 | Clay Center | 20.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Vining | 14.4 minutes (±7.9) |
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 Clay Center
How long is the average commute in Clay Center?
Workers who live in Clay Center, KS take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clay Center without a car?
8.2% of households in Clay Center have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clay Center?
7.7% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Clay Center worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay Center city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay Center city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay Center city, Kansas
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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 .
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