How long is the commute from Cottonwood Falls, KS?
Workers who live in Cottonwood Falls, KS take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
7.0% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Cottonwood Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Cottonwood Falls | Chase County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.6% (±8.4 points) | 77.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±6.8 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±3.0 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% (±5.3 points) | 8.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Cottonwood Falls, the average commute is not measurably different from Chase County (20.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cottonwood Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chase County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chase County, Cottonwood Falls ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 770 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cottonwood Falls
| Vehicles available | Cottonwood Falls | Chase County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.1 points) | 4.9% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±11.0 points) | 26.6% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±10.4 points) | 29.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.6% (±8.5 points) | 38.9% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Cottonwood Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chase County (4.9%).
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 Cottonwood Falls
| Cottonwood Falls | Chase County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.0% (±5.3 points) | 8.4% (±4.2 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.8% (±8.5 points) | 92.1% (±4.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.0% (±9.9 points) | 84.7% (±5.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cottonwood Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chase County (84.7%).
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 Cottonwood Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Falls | — | 21.2 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Falls Township (Chase County) | 1.6 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Strong City | 1.9 mi | 17.4 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Strong Township | 7.1 mi | 19.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Toledo Township | 7.8 mi | 21.1 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Diamond Creek Township | 9.6 mi | 10.9 minutes (±6.6) | Lower |
| Pike Township | 14 mi | 21.0 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dunlap | 17 mi | 35.5 minutes (±23.3) | Not measurably different |
| Americus Township | 18 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Diamond Creek Township, KS (10.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chase County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottonwood Falls | 21.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 2 | Toledo Township | 21.1 minutes (±8.2) |
| 3 | Falls Township (Chase County) | 20.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Strong Township | 19.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 5 | Strong City | 17.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Diamond Creek Township | 10.9 minutes (±6.6) |
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 Cottonwood Falls
How long is the average commute in Cottonwood Falls?
Workers who live in Cottonwood Falls, KS take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cottonwood Falls without a car?
4.3% of households in Cottonwood Falls have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cottonwood Falls?
7.0% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Cottonwood Falls worked from home, and 85.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottonwood Falls city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottonwood Falls city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottonwood Falls 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 Cottonwood Falls city, Kansas (place:15900, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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.
Figures last updated on .
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