How long is the commute from Hays, KS?
Workers who live in Hays, KS take an average of 11.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.9% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.1 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Hays get to work
| Means of transportation | Hays | Ellis County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±3.4 points) | 78.3% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±1.6 points) | 6.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.9% (±2.5 points) | 7.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±1.5 points) | 6.2% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Hays, the average commute is lower than in Ellis County (12.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hays, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ellis County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ellis County, Hays ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1362 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hays
| Vehicles available | Hays | Ellis County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±1.7 points) | 3.8% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% (±3.9 points) | 26.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% (±3.4 points) | 39.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.3% (±3.6 points) | 30.5% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Hays, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ellis County (3.8%).
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 Hays
| Hays | Ellis County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±1.5 points) | 6.2% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±1.2 points) | 95.9% (±1.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±1.7 points) | 92.9% (±1.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hays, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ellis County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hays
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays | — | 11.1 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Big Creek Township (Ellis County) | 7.7 mi | 18.5 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Victoria | 9.6 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Buckeye Township (Ellis County) | 9.6 mi | 18.1 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Freedom Township (Ellis County) | 11 mi | 12.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Schoenchen | 12 mi | 17.2 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Herzog Township | 12 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Ellis | 13 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Liebenthal | 16 mi | 27.4 minutes (±9.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Big Creek Township (Ellis County), KS (18.5 minutes), Victoria, KS (17.9 minutes), Buckeye Township (Ellis County), KS (18.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ellis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Big Creek Township (Ellis County) | 18.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Buckeye Township (Ellis County) | 18.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Victoria | 17.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Herzog Township | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Schoenchen | 17.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Freedom Township (Ellis County) | 12.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Hays | 11.1 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Ellis 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 Hays
How long is the average commute in Hays?
Workers who live in Hays, KS take an average of 11.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hays without a car?
4.2% of households in Hays have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hays?
5.2% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Hays worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hays city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hays city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hays 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 Hays city, Kansas (place:31100, 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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