How long is the commute from De Soto, KS?
Workers who live in De Soto, KS take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
19.0% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in De Soto get to work
| Means of transportation | De Soto | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±8.7 points) | 69.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±2.8 points) | 5.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.1 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.0% (±6.8 points) | 22.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In De Soto, the average commute is higher than in Johnson County (20.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In De Soto, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Johnson County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, De Soto ranks 4 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 350 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in De Soto
| Vehicles available | De Soto | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±2.2 points) | 3.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% (±10.9 points) | 29.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% (±8.9 points) | 44.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 43.7% (±10.9 points) | 22.3% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In De Soto, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Johnson County (3.5%).
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 De Soto
| De Soto | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.0% (±6.8 points) | 22.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±6.9 points) | 97.9% (±0.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±8.1 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In De Soto, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Johnson County (95.9%).
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 De Soto
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto | — | 27.5 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Lexington Township (Johnson County) | 3.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (Leavenworth County) | 4.2 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Linwood | 5.7 mi | 34.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lenexa | 7.4 mi | 19.4 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Shawnee | 8.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bonner Springs | 8.4 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Eudora | 8.5 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Olathe | 8.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lenexa, KS (19.4 minutes), Olathe, KS (20.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Hill Township | 31.9 minutes (±10.9) |
| 2 | McCamish Township | 29.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 3 | Gardner Township | 27.6 minutes (±8.4) |
| 4 | De Soto | 27.5 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Spring Hill | 27.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Edgerton | 23.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Lexington Township (Johnson County) | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Oxford Township (Johnson County) | 23.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Aubry Township | 23.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Gardner | 22.9 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Johnson 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 De Soto
How long is the average commute in De Soto?
Workers who live in De Soto, KS take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in De Soto without a car?
3.1% of households in De Soto have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in De Soto?
19.0% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in De Soto worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Soto city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Soto city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Soto 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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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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