How long is the commute from Medicine Lodge, KS?
Workers who live in Medicine Lodge, KS take an average of 12.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
3.5% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.9 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Medicine Lodge get to work
| Means of transportation | Medicine Lodge | Barber County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.6% (±5.1 points) | 85.6% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±3.5 points) | 7.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.6 points) | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% (±2.7 points) | 3.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Medicine Lodge, the average commute is not measurably different from Barber County (15.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Medicine Lodge, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barber County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Barber County, Medicine Lodge ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1310 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Medicine Lodge
| Vehicles available | Medicine Lodge | Barber County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±3.0 points) | 3.3% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% (±8.1 points) | 26.0% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.4% (±7.5 points) | 36.7% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.6% (±9.6 points) | 34.1% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Medicine Lodge, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barber County (3.3%).
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 Medicine Lodge
| Medicine Lodge | Barber County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.5% (±2.7 points) | 3.4% (±1.8 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±2.7 points) | 95.4% (±2.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.8% (±6.5 points) | 85.4% (±3.8 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Medicine Lodge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barber County (85.4%).
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 Medicine Lodge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine Lodge | — | 12.9 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Medicine Lodge Township | 2.4 mi | 12.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon | 9.3 mi | 30.3 minutes (±11.7) | Higher |
| Valley Township (Barber County) | 9.6 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Sharon Township | 9.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Elm Mills Township | 11 mi | 22.3 minutes (±13.3) | Not measurably different |
| Isabel | 13 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Liberty Township (Kingman County) | 14 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Nashville | 14 mi | 27.2 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sharon, KS (30.3 minutes), Valley Township (Barber County), KS (22.2 minutes), Sharon Township, KS (26.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barber County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hardtner | 18.1 minutes (±11.4) |
| 7 | Hazelton Township | 15.6 minutes (±5.6) |
| 8 | Elwood Township | 15.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 9 | Kiowa | 14.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Kiowa Township | 14.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Hazelton | 13.4 minutes (±7.6) |
| 12 | Medicine Lodge | 12.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Medicine Lodge Township | 12.6 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Barber 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 Medicine Lodge
How long is the average commute in Medicine Lodge?
Workers who live in Medicine Lodge, KS take an average of 12.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Medicine Lodge without a car?
4.7% of households in Medicine Lodge have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Medicine Lodge?
3.5% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Medicine Lodge worked from home, and 86.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medicine Lodge city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medicine Lodge city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medicine Lodge city, Kansas
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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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