How long is the commute from McPherson, KS?
Workers who live in McPherson, KS take an average of 11.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.2% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.4 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in McPherson get to work
| Means of transportation | McPherson | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.9% (±3.5 points) | 79.3% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±2.9 points) | 6.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% (±2.2 points) | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±1.7 points) | 7.3% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In McPherson, the average commute is lower than in McPherson County (14.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In McPherson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McPherson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McPherson County, McPherson ranks 28 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1354 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in McPherson
| Vehicles available | McPherson | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±1.9 points) | 2.9% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±5.0 points) | 25.4% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% (±5.2 points) | 41.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.2% (±4.3 points) | 30.2% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In McPherson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McPherson County (2.9%).
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 McPherson
| McPherson | McPherson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±1.7 points) | 7.3% (±1.4 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±1.8 points) | 95.7% (±1.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±3.0 points) | 89.3% (±1.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In McPherson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McPherson County (89.3%).
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 McPherson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson | — | 11.4 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 2.4 mi | 12.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| King City Township | 4.8 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Jackson Township (McPherson County) | 6.0 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Groveland Township | 6.8 mi | 14.9 minutes (±12.0) | Not measurably different |
| Galva | 6.9 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | 7.0 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| New Gottland Township | 7.4 mi | 17.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 8.2 mi | 13.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: King City Township, KS (20.3 minutes), Jackson Township (McPherson County), KS (18.6 minutes), Galva, KS (17.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Lindsborg | 16.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Castle Township | 16.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 24 | Mound Township (McPherson County) | 15.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 25 | Groveland Township | 14.9 minutes (±12.0) |
| 26 | Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 13.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 12.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 28 | McPherson | 11.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 29 | Union Township (McPherson County) | 5.9 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 8 of 29 places in McPherson 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 McPherson
How long is the average commute in McPherson?
Workers who live in McPherson, KS take an average of 11.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in McPherson without a car?
4.2% of households in McPherson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in McPherson?
5.0% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in McPherson worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McPherson city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McPherson city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McPherson 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 McPherson city, Kansas (place:43950, 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 last updated on .
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