How long is the commute from Liberal, KS?
Workers who live in Liberal, KS take an average of 14.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
10.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.3 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 10.3%
How people in Liberal get to work
| Means of transportation | Liberal | Seward County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.8% (±4.5 points) | 80.7% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±4.3 points) | 12.0% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.8 points) | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.7 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±1.4 points) | 3.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Liberal, the average commute is not measurably different from Seward County (14.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Liberal, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Seward County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Seward County, Liberal ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1239 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Liberal
| Vehicles available | Liberal | Seward County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% (±3.8 points) | 9.6% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% (±4.9 points) | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±5.9 points) | 34.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.4% (±5.0 points) | 27.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Liberal, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Seward County (9.6%).
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 Liberal
| Liberal | Seward County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±1.4 points) | 3.4% (±1.3 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±2.2 points) | 93.6% (±2.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±4.7 points) | 86.9% (±4.5 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Liberal, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Seward County (86.9%).
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 Liberal
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | — | 14.3 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Liberal Township | 6.0 mi | 15.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Tyrone | 9.9 mi | 15.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fargo Township | 11 mi | 15.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kismet | 17 mi | 16.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Seward Township | 19 mi | 38.7 minutes (±31.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hooker | 20 mi | 20.9 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Forgan | 24 mi | 13.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Plains | 24 mi | 15.2 minutes (±2.8) | 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 Seward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seward Township | 38.7 minutes (±31.0) |
| 2 | Kismet | 16.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Fargo Township | 15.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 4 | Liberal Township | 15.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Liberal | 14.3 minutes (±2.3) |
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 Liberal
How long is the average commute in Liberal?
Workers who live in Liberal, KS take an average of 14.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Liberal without a car?
10.3% of households in Liberal have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Liberal?
3.4% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Liberal worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberal city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberal city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberal 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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