How long is the commute from Dodge City, KS?
Workers who live in Dodge City, KS take an average of 11.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
1.9% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.6 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Dodge City get to work
| Means of transportation | Dodge City | Ford County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.7% (±4.6 points) | 80.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.5% (±3.7 points) | 13.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.9% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Dodge City, the average commute is lower than in Ford County (12.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dodge City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ford County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ford County, Dodge City ranks 15 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1348 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dodge City
| Vehicles available | Dodge City | Ford County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±1.6 points) | 4.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% (±4.4 points) | 28.8% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±4.9 points) | 36.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.4% (±3.8 points) | 30.6% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Dodge City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ford County (4.2%).
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 Dodge City
| Dodge City | Ford County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.9% (±1.1 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.2 points) | 94.8% (±1.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±3.2 points) | 87.0% (±2.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dodge City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ford County (87.0%).
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 Dodge City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City | — | 11.6 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Dodge Township | 2.8 mi | 10.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Ford County) | 4.7 mi | 15.0 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview Township | 6.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Ford County) | 8.0 mi | 22.6 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Enterprise Township (Ford County) | 9.5 mi | 22.7 minutes (±10.8) | Higher |
| Royal Township | 9.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Spearville Township | 14 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Ensign | 14 mi | 30.3 minutes (±12.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairview Township (Ford County), KS (22.6 minutes), Enterprise Township (Ford County), KS (22.7 minutes), Royal Township, KS (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Spearville Township | 17.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Bucklin Township | 17.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Bucklin | 16.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 11 (tie) | Spearville | 16.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Wilburn Township | 15.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 14 | Richland Township (Ford County) | 15.0 minutes (±8.3) |
| 15 | Dodge City | 11.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 16 | Dodge Township | 10.5 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Ford 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 Dodge City
How long is the average commute in Dodge City?
Workers who live in Dodge City, KS take an average of 11.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dodge City without a car?
4.2% of households in Dodge City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dodge City?
1.9% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Dodge City worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dodge City city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dodge City city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dodge City 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 Dodge City city, Kansas (place:18250, 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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