How long is the commute from Ellsworth, KS?
Workers who live in Ellsworth, KS take an average of 12.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.6% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.7 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Ellsworth get to work
| Means of transportation | Ellsworth | Ellsworth County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.3% (±6.3 points) | 79.8% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±3.9 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.6% (±3.9 points) | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±3.1 points) | 7.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Ellsworth, the average commute is lower than in Ellsworth County (19.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ellsworth, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ellsworth County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ellsworth County, Ellsworth ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1316 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ellsworth
| Vehicles available | Ellsworth | Ellsworth County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±3.2 points) | 3.0% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% (±6.6 points) | 26.0% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±8.3 points) | 34.9% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.6% (±7.1 points) | 36.0% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Ellsworth, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ellsworth County (3.0%).
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 Ellsworth
| Ellsworth | Ellsworth County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±3.1 points) | 7.4% (±2.3 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±3.8 points) | 95.3% (±2.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±5.6 points) | 88.1% (±3.0 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ellsworth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ellsworth County (88.1%).
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 Ellsworth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | — | 12.7 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Ellsworth Township | 1.7 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Kanopolis | 4.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Clear Creek Township (Ellsworth County) | 6.4 mi | 7.5 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Empire Township (Ellsworth County) | 12 mi | 37.1 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| Lorraine | 12 mi | 28.5 minutes (±13.3) | Higher |
| Wilson Township (Ellsworth County) | 13 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Green Garden Township | 13 mi | 24.7 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clear Creek Township (Ellsworth County), KS (7.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ellsworth Township, KS (24.3 minutes), Kanopolis, KS (25.4 minutes), Empire Township (Ellsworth County), KS (37.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ellsworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Valley Township (Ellsworth County) | 25.9 minutes (±6.3) |
| 5 | Kanopolis | 25.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 6 | Green Garden Township | 24.7 minutes (±8.2) |
| 7 | Ellsworth Township | 24.3 minutes (±6.9) |
| 8 | Wilson | 21.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Wilson Township (Ellsworth County) | 20.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 10 | Ellsworth | 12.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Clear Creek Township (Ellsworth County) | 7.5 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth
How long is the average commute in Ellsworth?
Workers who live in Ellsworth, KS take an average of 12.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ellsworth without a car?
4.1% of households in Ellsworth have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ellsworth?
3.4% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Ellsworth worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellsworth city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellsworth city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth city, Kansas (place:20500, 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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