How long is the commute from Humboldt, KS?
Workers who live in Humboldt, KS take an average of 15.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.1 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Humboldt get to work
| Means of transportation | Humboldt | Allen County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.6% (±7.0 points) | 77.9% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±5.1 points) | 9.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±3.1 points) | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±4.2 points) | 6.9% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Humboldt, the average commute is lower than in Allen County (18.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Humboldt, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Allen County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Allen County, Humboldt ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1199 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Humboldt
| Vehicles available | Humboldt | Allen County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±5.4 points) | 7.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±11.2 points) | 26.5% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% (±10.7 points) | 34.3% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.9% (±8.5 points) | 31.5% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Humboldt, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Allen County (7.7%).
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 Humboldt
| Humboldt | Allen County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±4.2 points) | 6.9% (±2.0 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±2.3 points) | 93.4% (±2.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.3% (±11.2 points) | 84.4% (±2.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Humboldt, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Allen County (84.4%).
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 Humboldt
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | — | 15.1 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Humboldt Township | 1.8 mi | 13.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cottage Grove Township | 6.1 mi | 13.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Iola Township | 6.2 mi | 16.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tioga Township | 6.4 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Allen County) | 7.1 mi | 16.9 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Iola | 8.2 mi | 17.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Gas | 9.1 mi | 16.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Chanute | 10.0 mi | 12.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Osage Township (Allen County) | 25.9 minutes (±9.8) |
| 7 | Moran | 24.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 8 | Iola | 17.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 9 (tie) | Iola Township | 16.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 (tie) | Salem Township (Allen County) | 16.9 minutes (±8.1) |
| 11 | Gas | 16.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 12 | Humboldt | 15.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | La Harpe | 14.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Cottage Grove Township | 13.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Humboldt Township | 13.7 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Allen 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 Humboldt
How long is the average commute in Humboldt?
Workers who live in Humboldt, KS take an average of 15.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Humboldt without a car?
8.3% of households in Humboldt have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Humboldt?
4.5% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Humboldt worked from home, and 81.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Humboldt city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Humboldt city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Humboldt 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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Figures last updated on .
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