How long is the commute from Paola, KS?
Workers who live in Paola, KS take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Paola get to work
| Means of transportation | Paola | Miami County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.8% (±8.9 points) | 76.3% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±5.7 points) | 7.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±4.2 points) | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±4.4 points) | 14.1% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Paola, the average commute is lower than in Miami County (30.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Paola, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Miami County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Miami County, Paola ranks 16 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 451 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Paola
| Vehicles available | Paola | Miami County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±4.2 points) | 2.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±7.3 points) | 21.2% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% (±7.5 points) | 40.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.8% (±6.9 points) | 35.8% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Paola, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Miami County (2.2%).
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 Paola
| Paola | Miami County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±4.4 points) | 14.1% (±2.4 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% (±6.7 points) | 94.3% (±2.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.1% (±7.8 points) | 87.4% (±2.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Paola, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Miami County (87.4%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Paola
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paola | — | 25.7 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Paola Township | 2.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Township (Miami County) | 3.8 mi | 34.4 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Marysville Township (Miami County) | 6.2 mi | 28.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Osawatomie | 7.2 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Stanton Township (Miami County) | 7.5 mi | 50.5 minutes (±16.6) | Higher |
| Middle Creek Township | 8.2 mi | 34.0 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ten Mile Township | 9.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Osage Township (Miami County) | 9.2 mi | 34.3 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Valley Township (Miami County), KS (34.4 minutes), Stanton Township (Miami County), KS (50.5 minutes), Osage Township (Miami County), KS (34.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Miami County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fontana | 30.6 minutes (±9.4) |
| 11 | Osawatomie | 29.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 | Marysville Township (Miami County) | 28.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 | Ten Mile Township | 28.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 14 | Louisburg | 27.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 15 | Richland Township (Miami County) | 27.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Paola | 25.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 | Paola Township | 24.2 minutes (±5.7) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Miami 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 Paola
How long is the average commute in Paola?
Workers who live in Paola, KS take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Paola without a car?
4.8% of households in Paola have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Paola?
7.3% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Paola worked from home, and 80.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paola city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paola city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paola city, 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 Paola city, Kansas (place:54250, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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