How long is the commute from Junction City, KS?
Workers who live in Junction City, KS take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Junction City get to work
| Means of transportation | Junction City | Geary County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±3.7 points) | 76.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±2.5 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 6.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.3 points) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±2.4 points) | 5.9% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Junction City, the average commute is not measurably different from Geary County (17.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Junction City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Geary County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Geary County, Junction City ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 921 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Junction City
| Vehicles available | Junction City | Geary County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±2.1 points) | 6.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±4.1 points) | 35.1% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±3.5 points) | 37.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±3.3 points) | 20.9% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Junction City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Geary County (6.2%).
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 Junction City
| Junction City | Geary County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±2.4 points) | 5.9% (±1.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.2 points) | 97.6% (±0.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±2.0 points) | 94.1% (±1.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Junction City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Geary County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Junction City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City | — | 19.0 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Smoky Hill Township (Geary County) | 3.0 mi | 11.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Grandview Plaza | 3.2 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Geary County) | 4.8 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Riley | 5.9 mi | 7.6 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Lyon Township (Geary County) | 7.2 mi | 33.6 minutes (±17.2) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Dickinson County) | 8.5 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Township | 9.3 mi | 21.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fragrant Hill Township | 9.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Smoky Hill Township (Geary County), KS (11.7 minutes), Fort Riley, KS (7.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Geary County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon Township (Geary County) | 33.6 minutes (±17.2) |
| 2 | Milford | 33.3 minutes (±12.6) |
| 3 | Milford Township | 21.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Junction City | 19.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Grandview Plaza | 17.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Geary County) | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Smoky Hill Township (Geary County) | 11.7 minutes (±0.9) |
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 Junction City
How long is the average commute in Junction City?
Workers who live in Junction City, KS take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Junction City without a car?
6.7% of households in Junction City have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Junction City?
5.9% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Junction City worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Junction City city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Junction City city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Junction City 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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