How long is the commute from Ellinwood, KS?
Workers who live in Ellinwood, KS take an average of 15.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.5 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Ellinwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Ellinwood | Barton County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.5% (±5.0 points) | 81.0% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±2.3 points) | 6.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.7% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Ellinwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Barton County (15.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ellinwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barton County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Barton County, Ellinwood ranks 13 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1179 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ellinwood
| Vehicles available | Ellinwood | Barton County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 4.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% (±12.0 points) | 33.9% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±9.3 points) | 35.9% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±6.9 points) | 25.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Ellinwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barton County (4.5%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ellinwood
| Ellinwood | Barton County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.7% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% (±6.5 points) | 92.8% (±1.5 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±5.8 points) | 87.3% (±2.0 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ellinwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barton County (87.3%).
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 Ellinwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellinwood | — | 15.5 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Lakin Township (Barton County) | 2.1 mi | 17.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Comanche Township | 4.2 mi | 10.3 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Great Bend Township | 8.4 mi | 11.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Logan Township (Barton County) | 8.8 mi | 8.9 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Raymond Township | 9.7 mi | 27.3 minutes (±9.2) | Higher |
| South Bend Township | 9.8 mi | 15.0 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Raymond | 11 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Great Bend | 12 mi | 14.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Comanche Township, KS (10.3 minutes), Logan Township (Barton County), KS (8.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Raymond Township, KS (27.3 minutes), Raymond, KS (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Pawnee Rock | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Clarence Township | 20.2 minutes (±8.2) |
| 9 | Lakin Township (Barton County) | 17.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 10 (tie) | Claflin | 16.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Independent Township | 16.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 12 | Hoisington | 15.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Ellinwood | 15.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 14 | South Bend Township | 15.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 15 | Great Bend | 14.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 16 | Great Bend Township | 11.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 | Comanche Township | 10.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 18 | Logan Township (Barton County) | 8.9 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Barton 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 Ellinwood
How long is the average commute in Ellinwood?
Workers who live in Ellinwood, KS take an average of 15.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ellinwood without a car?
2.1% of households in Ellinwood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ellinwood?
9.1% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Ellinwood worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellinwood city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellinwood city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellinwood 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 last updated on .
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