How long is the commute from Leon, KS?
Workers who live in Leon, KS take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Leon get to work
| Means of transportation | Leon | Butler County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±9.8 points) | 80.9% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±5.4 points) | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±2.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±7.2 points) | 9.0% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Leon, the average commute is higher than in Butler County (23.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Leon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Butler County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Butler County, Leon ranks 17 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 320 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Leon
| Vehicles available | Leon | Butler County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.9 points) | 4.0% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% (±8.9 points) | 20.8% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±10.0 points) | 39.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.1% (±9.3 points) | 35.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Leon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Butler County (4.0%).
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 Leon
| Leon | Butler County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±7.2 points) | 9.0% (±1.3 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±5.0 points) | 95.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.9% (±7.2 points) | 90.3% (±1.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Leon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Butler County (90.3%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Leon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | — | 28.1 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Little Walnut Township | 0.8 mi | 31.2 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Township | 5.1 mi | 38.1 minutes (±20.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomington Township | 7.8 mi | 32.5 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| El Dorado Township | 9.3 mi | 26.5 minutes (±15.7) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect Township | 10.0 mi | 30.9 minutes (±13.4) | Not measurably different |
| El Dorado | 10 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Augusta | 10 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Butler County) | 11 mi | 20.5 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: El Dorado, KS (17.5 minutes), Clay Township (Butler County), KS (20.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Prospect Township | 30.9 minutes (±13.4) |
| 12 | Cassoday | 30.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Clifford Township | 30.4 minutes (±12.0) |
| 14 | Douglass | 30.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 15 | Plum Grove Township | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 16 | Douglass Township | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 17 | Leon | 28.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 18 | Sycamore Township (Butler County) | 27.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 19 | Lincoln Township (Butler County) | 27.8 minutes (±8.1) |
| 20 | Potwin | 27.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 21 | Rose Hill | 27.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 22 (tie) | Augusta Township | 26.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 (tie) | El Dorado Township | 26.5 minutes (±15.7) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Butler 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 Leon
How long is the average commute in Leon?
Workers who live in Leon, KS take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Leon without a car?
3.7% of households in Leon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Leon?
10.4% (±7.2 points) of workers who live in Leon worked from home, and 80.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leon city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leon city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leon 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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