How long is the commute from Melvern Township, KS?
Workers who live in Melvern Township, KS take an average of 40.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
18.8% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.9 minutes (±8.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Melvern Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Melvern Township | Osage County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±18.0 points) | 77.4% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.0% (±2.4 points) | 10.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.8% (±6.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.8% (±18.3 points) | 8.6% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Melvern Township, the average commute is higher than in Osage County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Melvern Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Osage County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Osage County, Melvern Township ranks 3 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 49 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Melvern Township
| Vehicles available | Melvern Township | Osage County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±4.8 points) | 3.0% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.0% (±10.3 points) | 25.6% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.4% (±9.5 points) | 33.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 52.3% (±13.4 points) | 38.4% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Melvern Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Osage County (3.0%).
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 Melvern Township
| Melvern Township | Osage County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.8% (±18.3 points) | 8.6% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.2% (±8.4 points) | 91.8% (±2.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.7% (±9.1 points) | 84.9% (±2.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Melvern Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Osage County (84.9%).
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 Melvern Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvern Township | — | 40.9 minutes (±8.5) | — |
| Melvern | 0.7 mi | 41.2 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Olivet Township | 4.9 mi | 33.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Olivet | 6.0 mi | 40.7 minutes (±13.3) | Not measurably different |
| Agency Township | 7.2 mi | 32.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly | 7.4 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.2) | Lower |
| Lyndon | 8.2 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Valley Brook Township | 8.2 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Rock Creek Township (Coffey County) | 8.3 mi | 27.4 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waverly, KS (27.8 minutes), Lyndon, KS (25.9 minutes), Valley Brook Township, KS (23.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Osage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlingame | 43.3 minutes (±11.5) |
| 2 | Melvern | 41.2 minutes (±9.1) |
| 3 | Melvern Township | 40.9 minutes (±8.5) |
| 4 | Olivet | 40.7 minutes (±13.3) |
| 5 | Arvonia Township | 39.0 minutes (±13.0) |
| 6 | Burlingame Township | 38.7 minutes (±7.9) |
| 7 | Fairfax Township | 34.8 minutes (±7.4) |
| 8 | Olivet Township | 33.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 9 | Agency Township | 32.0 minutes (±7.7) |
Showing 9 of 24 places in Osage 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 Melvern Township
How long is the average commute in Melvern Township?
Workers who live in Melvern Township, KS take an average of 40.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Melvern Township without a car?
3.2% of households in Melvern Township have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Melvern Township?
18.8% (±18.3 points) of workers who live in Melvern Township worked from home, and 85.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melvern township, Osage County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melvern township, Osage County, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melvern township, Osage County, 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 Melvern township, Osage County, Kansas (county subdivision:45725, in state:20 county:139).
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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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