How long is the commute from Nickerson, KS?
Workers who live in Nickerson, KS take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
93.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.7% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Nickerson get to work
| Means of transportation | Nickerson | Reno County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 93.0% (±5.1 points) | 81.0% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±3.6 points) | 9.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±3.6 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 6.1% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Nickerson, the average commute is higher than in Reno County (17.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Nickerson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Reno County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Reno County, Nickerson ranks 11 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 428 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Nickerson
| Vehicles available | Nickerson | Reno County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±5.9 points) | 4.8% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% (±14.2 points) | 32.6% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% (±10.0 points) | 34.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.0% (±11.6 points) | 28.2% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Nickerson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Reno County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Nickerson
| Nickerson | Reno County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 6.1% (±1.1 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±2.8 points) | 94.8% (±1.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.4% (±13.3 points) | 84.0% (±1.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Nickerson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Reno County (84.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Nickerson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson | — | 26.0 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Grant Township (Reno County) | 3.7 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| West Washington Township | 4.3 mi | 13.0 minutes (±9.6) | Lower |
| Salt Creek Township (Reno County) | 5.8 mi | 25.6 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook | 6.2 mi | 14.2 minutes (±6.4) | Lower |
| Medford Township | 6.7 mi | 21.6 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| The Highlands | 7.6 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 7.7 mi | 20.9 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Reno Township (Reno County) | 9.0 mi | 15.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grant Township (Reno County), KS (20.9 minutes), West Washington Township, KS (13.0 minutes), Willowbrook, KS (14.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Reno County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Loda Township | 32.8 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | Plevna Township | 31.6 minutes (±7.6) |
| 7 | Ninnescah Township (Reno County) | 31.1 minutes (±8.5) |
| 8 | Albion Township (Reno County) | 28.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Langdon Township | 27.1 minutes (±10.9) |
| 10 | Yoder Township | 26.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 11 (tie) | Nickerson | 26.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 11 (tie) | Enterprise Township (Reno County) | 26.0 minutes (±8.8) |
| 13 | Plevna | 25.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 14 | Abbyville | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 15 | Salt Creek Township (Reno County) | 25.6 minutes (±11.1) |
| 16 | Pretty Prairie | 25.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 17 | Haven | 25.1 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Reno 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 Nickerson
How long is the average commute in Nickerson?
Workers who live in Nickerson, KS take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Nickerson without a car?
8.9% of households in Nickerson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Nickerson?
0.7% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Nickerson worked from home, and 77.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson 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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