How long is the commute from Perry, KS?
Workers who live in Perry, KS take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
3.6% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Perry get to work
| Means of transportation | Perry | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.5% (±4.9 points) | 75.9% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±3.2 points) | 9.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.6% (±2.7 points) | 11.7% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Perry, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (30.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Perry, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Perry ranks 16 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 455 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Perry
| Vehicles available | Perry | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±3.9 points) | 4.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% (±7.1 points) | 17.0% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% (±9.3 points) | 36.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 47.0% (±11.1 points) | 42.6% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Perry, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (4.2%).
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 Perry
| Perry | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.6% (±2.7 points) | 11.7% (±2.0 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±5.0 points) | 94.4% (±1.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±5.6 points) | 89.2% (±2.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Perry, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (89.2%).
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 Perry
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | — | 25.6 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Kentucky Township | 2.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lecompton | 2.3 mi | 33.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Rural Township (Jefferson County) | 3.9 mi | 35.4 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Lecompton Township | 4.0 mi | 29.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Jefferson County) | 7.7 mi | 44.2 minutes (±13.7) | Higher |
| Kanwaka Township | 8.3 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Kaw Township (Jefferson County) | 8.5 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Sarcoxie Township | 8.8 mi | 28.8 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kaw Township (Jefferson County), KS (18.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lecompton, KS (33.1 minutes), Rural Township (Jefferson County), KS (35.4 minutes), Fairview Township (Jefferson County), KS (44.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ozawkie Township | 31.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | Sarcoxie Township | 28.8 minutes (±7.3) |
| 12 | Delaware Township (Jefferson County) | 28.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Kentucky Township | 27.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 | Valley Falls | 27.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Oskaloosa Township | 27.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Perry | 25.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 17 | Rock Creek Township (Jefferson County) | 24.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 18 | Oskaloosa | 22.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 19 | Meriden | 22.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Kaw Township (Jefferson County) | 18.9 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 11 of 20 places in Jefferson 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 Perry
How long is the average commute in Perry?
Workers who live in Perry, KS take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Perry without a car?
3.7% of households in Perry have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Perry?
3.6% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Perry worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perry city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perry city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perry 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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