How long is the commute from Great Bend, KS?
Workers who live in Great Bend, KS take an average of 14.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.0 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Great Bend get to work
| Means of transportation | Great Bend | Barton County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±3.4 points) | 81.0% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±2.1 points) | 6.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±1.9 points) | 8.7% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Great Bend, 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 Great Bend, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barton County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Barton County, Great Bend ranks 15 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1259 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Great Bend
| Vehicles available | Great Bend | Barton County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±1.7 points) | 4.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±4.6 points) | 33.9% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±5.2 points) | 35.9% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±3.3 points) | 25.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Great Bend, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barton County (4.5%).
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 Great Bend
| Great Bend | Barton County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±1.9 points) | 8.7% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±2.1 points) | 92.8% (±1.5 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±3.2 points) | 87.3% (±2.0 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Great Bend, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barton County (87.3%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Great Bend
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend | — | 14.0 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Great Bend Township | 4.4 mi | 11.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Bend Township | 5.2 mi | 15.0 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clarence Township | 9.9 mi | 20.2 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Seward Township | 9.9 mi | 37.3 minutes (±11.1) | Higher |
| Lincoln Township (Stafford County) | 11 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Pawnee Rock Township | 11 mi | 22.6 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hoisington | 11 mi | 15.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Comanche Township | 12 mi | 10.3 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Comanche Township, KS (10.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Seward Township, KS (37.3 minutes), Lincoln Township (Stafford County), KS (21.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 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 Great Bend
How long is the average commute in Great Bend?
Workers who live in Great Bend, KS take an average of 14.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Great Bend without a car?
5.9% of households in Great Bend have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Great Bend?
5.9% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Great Bend worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Bend city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Bend city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Bend 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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Figures last updated on .
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