How long is the commute from Iola, KS?
Workers who live in Iola, KS take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.4% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
11.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.4 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.4%
How people in Iola get to work
| Means of transportation | Iola | Allen County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.8% (±7.1 points) | 77.9% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±6.2 points) | 9.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.4% (±3.9 points) | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±2.9 points) | 6.9% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Iola, the average commute is not measurably different from Allen County (18.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Iola, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Allen County, Iola ranks 8 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1039 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Iola
| Vehicles available | Iola | Allen County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.4% (±4.3 points) | 7.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% (±5.5 points) | 26.5% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±6.1 points) | 34.3% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±4.0 points) | 31.5% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Iola, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Allen County (7.7%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Iola
| Iola | Allen County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±2.9 points) | 6.9% (±2.0 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±4.4 points) | 93.4% (±2.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±4.9 points) | 84.4% (±2.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Iola, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Allen County (84.4%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Iola
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iola | — | 17.4 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Gas | 3.1 mi | 16.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Iola Township | 3.4 mi | 16.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| La Harpe | 5.4 mi | 14.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Township | 6.6 mi | 13.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva Township | 6.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±21.1) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt | 8.2 mi | 15.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Allen County) | 8.9 mi | 16.9 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Neosho Falls Township | 9.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±7.3) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Savonburg | 44.0 minutes (±12.8) |
| 3 | Elsmore | 31.1 minutes (±17.0) |
| 4 | Marmaton Township (Allen County) | 28.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 5 | Geneva Township | 26.6 minutes (±21.1) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Iola
How long is the average commute in Iola?
Workers who live in Iola, KS take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Iola without a car?
11.4% of households in Iola have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Iola?
4.8% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Iola worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iola city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iola city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iola 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 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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