How long is the commute from Galena, KS?
Workers who live in Galena, KS take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Galena get to work
| Means of transportation | Galena | Cherokee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.1% (±7.0 points) | 84.2% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±5.5 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±4.1 points) | 5.0% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Galena, the average commute is not measurably different from Cherokee County (20.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Galena, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cherokee County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cherokee County, Galena ranks 12 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 942 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Galena
| Vehicles available | Galena | Cherokee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±5.6 points) | 4.9% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% (±11.6 points) | 29.8% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.9% (±10.7 points) | 28.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±7.8 points) | 37.2% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Galena, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cherokee County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Galena
| Galena | Cherokee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±4.1 points) | 5.0% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±4.2 points) | 94.0% (±1.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.8% (±7.1 points) | 87.0% (±2.5 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Galena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cherokee 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 Galena
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena | — | 18.7 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Lowell Township | 2.8 mi | 16.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Garden Township (Cherokee County) | 3.6 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Falls Plaza | 6.0 mi | 24.9 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Loma Linda | 6.5 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Baxter Springs | 6.7 mi | 18.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Shawnee Township | 6.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Shoal Creek Drive | 6.8 mi | 14.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Joplin | 7.4 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shawnee Township, KS (26.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ross Township (Cherokee County) | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Neosho Township (Cherokee County) | 24.6 minutes (±7.6) |
| 8 | West Mineral | 21.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 9 | Pleasant View Township | 19.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 | Garden Township (Cherokee County) | 19.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | Spring Valley Township (Cherokee County) | 18.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Galena | 18.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Baxter Springs | 18.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Crawford Township (Cherokee County) | 18.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 15 | Lola Township | 17.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 16 | Columbus | 17.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 17 | Lowell Township | 16.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 18 | Salamanca Township | 14.5 minutes (±6.8) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Cherokee 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 Galena
How long is the average commute in Galena?
Workers who live in Galena, KS take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Galena without a car?
7.4% of households in Galena have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Galena?
2.6% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Galena worked from home, and 85.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena 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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