How long is the commute from Colby, KS?
Workers who live in Colby, KS take an average of 9.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 9.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Colby get to work
| Means of transportation | Colby | Thomas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.8% (±5.0 points) | 82.4% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±2.4 points) | 4.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±2.0 points) | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±4.5 points) | 9.6% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Colby, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Colby, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Thomas County, Colby ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1387 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Colby
| Vehicles available | Colby | Thomas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±3.3 points) | 3.8% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±7.2 points) | 25.5% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±7.7 points) | 38.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.9% (±7.6 points) | 32.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Colby, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Thomas County (3.8%).
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 Colby
| Colby | Thomas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±4.5 points) | 9.6% (±3.1 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±4.0 points) | 93.4% (±2.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±4.8 points) | 88.3% (±4.2 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Colby, 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 Colby
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby | — | 9.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Morgan Township | 4.1 mi | 16.3 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rovohl Township | 8.3 mi | 14.2 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gem | 8.4 mi | 16.1 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Lacey Township | 9.2 mi | 16.0 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Menlo Township | 15 mi | 15.2 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Township | 15 mi | 29.2 minutes (±17.2) | Higher |
| West Hale Township | 15 mi | 15.1 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Kingery Township | 17 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gem, KS (16.1 minutes), Lacey Township, KS (16.0 minutes), Smith Township, KS (29.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 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 Colby
How long is the average commute in Colby?
Workers who live in Colby, KS take an average of 9.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Colby without a car?
4.5% of households in Colby have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Colby?
10.2% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Colby worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colby city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colby city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colby 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 Colby city, Kansas (place:14650, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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