How long is the commute from Fort Scott, KS?
Workers who live in Fort Scott, KS take an average of 16.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.7 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Fort Scott get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Scott | Bourbon County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.6% (±6.0 points) | 69.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.2% (±4.7 points) | 14.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±2.2 points) | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.5% (±4.0 points) | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±4.5 points) | 11.1% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Fort Scott, the average commute is not measurably different from Bourbon County (19.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Scott, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bourbon County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bourbon County, Fort Scott ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1095 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Scott
| Vehicles available | Fort Scott | Bourbon County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.2 points) | 4.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% (±5.5 points) | 28.5% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±6.2 points) | 35.3% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±5.2 points) | 32.0% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Fort Scott, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bourbon 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 Fort Scott
| Fort Scott | Bourbon County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±4.5 points) | 11.1% (±3.1 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±1.9 points) | 94.3% (±1.7 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±3.6 points) | 87.6% (±2.6 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Scott, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bourbon County (87.6%).
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 Fort Scott
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott | — | 16.7 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Scott Township (Bourbon County) | 1.3 mi | 18.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Marmaton Township (Bourbon County) | 6.1 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Drywood Township | 7.3 mi | 18.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Township | 7.7 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Mill Creek Township (Bourbon County) | 9.3 mi | 20.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Redfield | 9.7 mi | 39.4 minutes (±26.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pawnee Township (Bourbon County) | 10 mi | 19.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield | 11 mi | 17.5 minutes (±17.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marmaton Township (Bourbon County), KS (24.8 minutes), Coal Township, MO (23.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bourbon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Bronson | 24.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 11 | Marion Township (Bourbon County) | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 12 | Mill Creek Township (Bourbon County) | 20.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 13 | Pawnee Township (Bourbon County) | 19.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 14 | Scott Township (Bourbon County) | 18.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 15 | Drywood Township | 18.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 16 | Fort Scott | 16.7 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Bourbon 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 Fort Scott
How long is the average commute in Fort Scott?
Workers who live in Fort Scott, KS take an average of 16.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Scott without a car?
2.9% of households in Fort Scott have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Scott?
11.2% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Fort Scott worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Scott city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Scott city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott city, Kansas (place:24000, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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