How long is the commute from Plainville, KS?
Workers who live in Plainville, KS take an average of 13.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.9 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Plainville get to work
| Means of transportation | Plainville | Rooks County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.2% (±5.8 points) | 81.9% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±4.9 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±3.1 points) | 3.0% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±2.9 points) | 5.8% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Plainville, the average commute is not measurably different from Rooks County (14.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plainville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rooks County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rooks County, Plainville ranks 9 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1266 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plainville
| Vehicles available | Plainville | Rooks County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±3.9 points) | 6.4% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% (±6.7 points) | 23.2% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±8.1 points) | 34.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.1% (±7.1 points) | 35.9% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Plainville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rooks County (6.4%).
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 Plainville
| Plainville | Rooks County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±2.9 points) | 5.8% (±1.9 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% (±5.1 points) | 89.1% (±2.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±6.1 points) | 83.4% (±2.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Plainville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rooks County (83.4%).
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 Plainville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainville | — | 13.9 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Township 11 (Rooks County) | 1.0 mi | 14.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Zurich | 7.2 mi | 12.6 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Township 10 (Rooks County) | 7.3 mi | 22.4 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Township 12 (Rooks County) | 9.1 mi | 10.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Stockton | 13 mi | 12.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Township 8 (Rooks County) | 14 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Palco | 14 mi | 14.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Township 2 (Rooks County) | 15 mi | 13.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rooks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Woodston | 17.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Township 7 (Rooks County) | 17.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Damar | 15.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 (tie) | Township 8 (Rooks County) | 15.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Palco | 14.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Township 11 (Rooks County) | 14.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Plainville | 13.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Township 2 (Rooks County) | 13.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 11 | Stockton | 12.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Township 3 (Rooks County) | 12.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Zurich | 12.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 14 | Township 12 (Rooks County) | 10.9 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Rooks 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 Plainville
How long is the average commute in Plainville?
Workers who live in Plainville, KS take an average of 13.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plainville without a car?
6.9% of households in Plainville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plainville?
3.8% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Plainville worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainville city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainville city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainville 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.
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