How long is the commute from Galva, KS?
Workers who live in Galva, KS take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.4 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in Galva get to work
| Means of transportation | Galva | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.9% (±5.4 points) | 79.3% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±2.8 points) | 6.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±5.5 points) | 7.3% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Galva, the average commute is higher than in McPherson County (14.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Galva, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McPherson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McPherson County, Galva ranks 17 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1038 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Galva
| Vehicles available | Galva | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 2.9% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.0% (±4.9 points) | 25.4% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% (±10.0 points) | 41.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 43.3% (±10.0 points) | 30.2% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Galva, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in McPherson County (2.9%).
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 Galva
| Galva | McPherson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±5.5 points) | 7.3% (±1.4 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.6 points) | 95.7% (±1.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±5.7 points) | 89.3% (±1.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Galva, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McPherson County (89.3%).
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 Galva
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galva | — | 17.4 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | 0.5 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 5.5 mi | 13.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 5.5 mi | 12.1 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Canton | 5.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Delmore Township | 6.3 mi | 19.5 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Canton Township (McPherson County) | 6.5 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| McPherson | 6.9 mi | 11.4 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Spring Valley Township (McPherson County) | 7.8 mi | 28.3 minutes (±10.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lone Tree Township (McPherson County), KS (13.5 minutes), McPherson Township (McPherson County), KS (12.1 minutes), McPherson, KS (11.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Canton, KS (24.7 minutes), Canton Township (McPherson County), KS (24.2 minutes), Spring Valley Township (McPherson County), KS (28.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Inman | 20.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 | Delmore Township | 19.5 minutes (±6.8) |
| 13 | Hayes Township (McPherson County) | 19.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 14 | Jackson Township (McPherson County) | 18.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 15 | Harper Township | 18.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Superior Township (McPherson County) | 17.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 17 | Galva | 17.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 18 | New Gottland Township | 17.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 19 | Empire Township (McPherson County) | 17.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 20 | Moundridge | 17.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 21 | Little Valley Township | 16.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 22 (tie) | Lindsborg | 16.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Castle Township | 16.3 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in McPherson 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 Galva
How long is the average commute in Galva?
Workers who live in Galva, KS take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Galva without a car?
0.4% of households in Galva have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Galva?
6.2% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Galva worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galva city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galva city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galva city, Kansas
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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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