How long is the commute from Lakin, KS?
Workers who live in Lakin, KS take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±8.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Lakin get to work
| Means of transportation | Lakin | Kearny County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.2% (±9.9 points) | 68.0% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.8% (±9.7 points) | 15.2% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 5.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.0% (±5.8 points) | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±6.0 points) | 8.9% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Lakin, the average commute is not measurably different from Kearny County (21.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lakin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kearny County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kearny County, Lakin ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 613 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lakin
| Vehicles available | Lakin | Kearny County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±3.0 points) | 2.0% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.1% (±7.9 points) | 19.8% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±9.3 points) | 38.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.0% (±10.0 points) | 39.5% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Lakin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kearny County (2.0%).
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 Lakin
| Lakin | Kearny County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±6.0 points) | 8.9% (±4.1 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±6.8 points) | 95.7% (±3.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±3.2 points) | 93.1% (±4.5 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lakin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kearny County (93.1%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lakin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin | — | 23.1 minutes (±8.1) | — |
| Lakin Township (Kearny County) | 4.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Southside Township | 6.9 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield | 7.4 mi | 14.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township | 7.6 mi | 18.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sherlock Township | 11 mi | 19.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Holcomb | 15 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| East Hibbard Township | 16 mi | 11.2 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Garden City Township | 21 mi | 14.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Hibbard Township, KS (11.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kearny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakin Township (Kearny County) | 23.2 minutes (±7.4) |
| 2 | Lakin | 23.1 minutes (±8.1) |
| 3 | Deerfield Township | 18.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Southside Township | 16.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Deerfield | 14.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | East Hibbard Township | 11.2 minutes (±4.9) |
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 Lakin
How long is the average commute in Lakin?
Workers who live in Lakin, KS take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lakin without a car?
2.8% of households in Lakin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lakin?
12.0% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Lakin worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakin city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakin city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakin 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 Lakin city, Kansas (place:38175, 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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