How long is the commute from Protection Township, KS?
Workers who live in Protection Township, KS take an average of 16.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.9% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.6 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Protection Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Protection Township | Comanche County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.3% (±5.3 points) | 83.7% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±3.0 points) | 5.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.9% (±4.1 points) | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±3.3 points) | 3.6% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Protection Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Comanche County (13.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Protection Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Comanche County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Comanche County, Protection Township ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1110 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Protection Township
| Vehicles available | Protection Township | Comanche County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 3.4% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% (±8.5 points) | 35.0% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±10.2 points) | 33.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.7% (±8.0 points) | 28.5% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Protection Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Comanche County (3.4%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Protection Township
| Protection Township | Comanche County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±3.3 points) | 3.6% (±1.9 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±5.6 points) | 93.6% (±2.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±6.6 points) | 88.8% (±4.0 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Protection Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Comanche County (88.8%).
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 Protection Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Township | — | 16.6 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Protection | 2.5 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Coldwater | 11 mi | 8.9 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Ashland | 16 mi | 11.7 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Coldwater Township | 16 mi | 10.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Wilmore | 19 mi | 27.1 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo | 25 mi | 16.6 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Powell Township | 25 mi | 30.0 minutes (±12.8) | Higher |
| Bucklin | 28 mi | 16.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coldwater, KS (8.9 minutes), Ashland, KS (11.7 minutes), Coldwater Township, KS (10.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Powell Township, KS (30.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Comanche County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powell Township | 30.0 minutes (±12.8) |
| 2 | Wilmore | 27.1 minutes (±10.5) |
| 3 | Protection | 18.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Protection Township | 16.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Coldwater Township | 10.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Coldwater | 8.9 minutes (±2.1) |
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 Protection Township
How long is the average commute in Protection Township?
Workers who live in Protection Township, KS take an average of 16.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Protection Township without a car?
0.7% of households in Protection Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Protection Township?
5.2% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Protection Township worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Protection township, Comanche County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Protection township, Comanche County, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Protection township, Comanche County, 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 Protection township, Comanche County, Kansas (county subdivision:57875, in state:20 county:033).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 last updated on .
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