How long is the commute from Oswego, KS?
Workers who live in Oswego, KS take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.8% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Oswego get to work
| Means of transportation | Oswego | Labette County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.2% (±4.6 points) | 75.6% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±3.2 points) | 13.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% (±3.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±2.4 points) | 6.8% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Oswego, the average commute is higher than in Labette County (16.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oswego, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Labette County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Labette County, Oswego ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 782 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oswego
| Vehicles available | Oswego | Labette County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±2.5 points) | 5.3% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±7.4 points) | 30.9% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±7.5 points) | 34.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±6.4 points) | 29.4% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Oswego, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Labette County (5.3%).
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 Oswego
| Oswego | Labette County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±2.4 points) | 6.8% (±1.9 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±3.0 points) | 90.3% (±2.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.4% (±5.8 points) | 82.7% (±2.8 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oswego, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Labette County (82.7%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oswego
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego | — | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Oswego Township | 2.2 mi | 15.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lola Township | 5.7 mi | 17.8 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Labette County) | 6.6 mi | 15.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Labette County) | 8.2 mi | 15.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Chetopa | 9.1 mi | 19.5 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hackberry Township | 9.2 mi | 17.1 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bartlett | 9.5 mi | 14.3 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Neosho Township (Cherokee County) | 9.8 mi | 24.6 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Liberty Township (Labette County), KS (15.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Labette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edna | 26.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 2 | Elm Grove Township | 23.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 | North Township (Labette County) | 23.2 minutes (±16.0) |
| 4 | Mount Pleasant Township (Labette County) | 22.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | Osage Township (Labette County) | 22.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 6 | Altamont | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Oswego | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 8 (tie) | Howard Township (Labette County) | 20.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 (tie) | Mound Valley Township | 20.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 10 | Chetopa | 19.5 minutes (±6.8) |
| 11 | Hackberry Township | 17.1 minutes (±9.1) |
| 12 | Fairview Township (Labette County) | 15.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 | Liberty Township (Labette County) | 15.6 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Labette 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 Oswego
How long is the average commute in Oswego?
Workers who live in Oswego, KS take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oswego without a car?
3.1% of households in Oswego have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oswego?
3.9% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Oswego worked from home, and 83.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oswego city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oswego city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oswego city, Kansas
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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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