How long is the commute from Lyons, KS?
Workers who live in Lyons, KS take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
1.1% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Lyons get to work
| Means of transportation | Lyons | Rice County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.4% (±6.9 points) | 76.2% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±6.3 points) | 10.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±2.7 points) | 6.3% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.1% (±2.0 points) | 6.0% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Lyons, the average commute is not measurably different from Rice County (20.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lyons, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rice County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rice County, Lyons ranks 15 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 998 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lyons
| Vehicles available | Lyons | Rice County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±3.0 points) | 3.8% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±8.8 points) | 30.4% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±9.8 points) | 35.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±7.2 points) | 30.8% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Lyons, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rice County (3.8%).
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 Lyons
| Lyons | Rice County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.1% (±2.0 points) | 6.0% (±1.9 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±3.0 points) | 93.9% (±2.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±5.2 points) | 89.8% (±2.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lyons, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rice County (89.8%).
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 Lyons
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons | — | 17.9 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Lincoln Township (Rice County) | 6.7 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Rice County) | 7.2 mi | 11.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Township (Rice County) | 7.7 mi | 29.8 minutes (±26.4) | Not measurably different |
| Chase | 7.8 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Victoria Township | 8.9 mi | 22.2 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Alden | 9.1 mi | 16.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 9.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Township (Rice County) | 11 mi | 13.9 minutes (±2.0) | 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 Rice County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Raymond | 24.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 10 | Victoria Township | 22.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 11 | Sterling | 20.9 minutes (±6.2) |
| 12 | Chase | 20.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 13 | Lincoln Township (Rice County) | 20.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 | Farmer Township (Rice County) | 19.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 15 | Lyons | 17.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 16 | Bushton | 17.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 17 | Alden | 16.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 18 | Valley Township (Rice County) | 13.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 19 | West Washington Township | 13.0 minutes (±9.6) |
| 20 | Center Township (Rice County) | 11.4 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 12 of 20 places in Rice 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 Lyons
How long is the average commute in Lyons?
Workers who live in Lyons, KS take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lyons without a car?
4.8% of households in Lyons have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lyons?
1.1% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Lyons worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyons city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyons city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyons 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 Lyons city, Kansas (place:43525, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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