How long is the commute from Oxford, KS?
Workers who live in Oxford, KS take an average of 32.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.5% work from home.
12.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.3 minutes (±8.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Households without a car
- 12.5%
How people in Oxford get to work
| Means of transportation | Oxford | Sumner County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±7.8 points) | 84.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.1% (±7.9 points) | 6.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±1.1 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.5% (±3.1 points) | 7.1% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Oxford, the average commute is not measurably different from Sumner County (24.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oxford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sumner County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sumner County, Oxford ranks 8 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 173 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oxford
| Vehicles available | Oxford | Sumner County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.5% (±8.7 points) | 6.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% (±8.1 points) | 24.1% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.5% (±6.1 points) | 32.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.3% (±8.2 points) | 37.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Oxford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sumner County (6.2%).
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 Oxford
| Oxford | Sumner County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.5% (±3.1 points) | 7.1% (±1.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±3.5 points) | 93.1% (±2.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 74.5% (±9.2 points) | 84.9% (±2.6 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oxford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Sumner County (84.9%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oxford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | — | 32.3 minutes (±8.9) | — |
| Oxford Township (Sumner County) | 1.6 mi | 32.3 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township | 4.7 mi | 39.2 minutes (±31.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ninnescah Township (Cowley County) | 6.9 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Avon Township (Sumner County) | 7.8 mi | 21.0 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Township (Cowley County) | 7.9 mi | 15.3 minutes (±5.5) | Lower |
| Udall | 8.5 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Plaine | 10 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield | 11 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Beaver Township (Cowley County), KS (15.3 minutes), Winfield, KS (20.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sumner County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Downs Township | 38.7 minutes (±13.1) |
| 3 | Geuda Springs | 38.3 minutes (±16.9) |
| 4 | Eden Township (Sumner County) | 35.2 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | South Haven | 34.5 minutes (±9.6) |
| 6 | Bluff Township | 33.2 minutes (±18.7) |
| 7 | Dixon Township | 32.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 (tie) | Oxford | 32.3 minutes (±8.9) |
| 8 (tie) | Oxford Township (Sumner County) | 32.3 minutes (±7.1) |
| 10 | Argonia | 32.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Illinois Township (Sumner County) | 31.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 (tie) | Osborne Township | 31.3 minutes (±9.4) |
| 13 | Belle Plaine | 30.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | Belle Plaine Township | 30.7 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Sumner 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 Oxford
How long is the average commute in Oxford?
Workers who live in Oxford, KS take an average of 32.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oxford without a car?
12.5% of households in Oxford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oxford?
5.5% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Oxford worked from home, and 74.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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