How long is the commute from Riley, KS?
Workers who live in Riley, KS take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Riley get to work
| Means of transportation | Riley | Riley County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±6.1 points) | 64.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±3.7 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.6 points) | 13.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±5.2 points) | 11.2% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Riley, the average commute is higher than in Riley County (16.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Riley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Riley County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Riley County, Riley ranks 4 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 354 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Riley
| Vehicles available | Riley | Riley County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 4.0% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.9% (±6.4 points) | 36.1% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±9.8 points) | 40.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 43.2% (±9.6 points) | 19.9% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Riley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Riley County (4.0%).
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 Riley
| Riley | Riley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±5.2 points) | 11.2% (±1.4 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±3.0 points) | 97.6% (±0.7 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±5.6 points) | 91.9% (±1.6 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Riley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Riley County (91.9%).
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 Riley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley | — | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Leonardville | 4.8 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Bala Township | 5.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Grant Township (Riley County) | 5.4 mi | 27.1 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Riley County) | 6.2 mi | 8.8 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Sherman Township (Riley County) | 6.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wildcat Township (Riley County) | 7.9 mi | 34.0 minutes (±18.8) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph | 9.7 mi | 21.4 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
| Milford | 9.8 mi | 33.3 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leonardville, KS (22.3 minutes), Bala Township, KS (20.5 minutes), Madison Township (Riley County), KS (8.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildcat Township (Riley County) | 34.0 minutes (±18.8) |
| 2 | Swede Creek Township | 30.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 3 | Sherman Township (Riley County) | 27.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Riley | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Grant Township (Riley County) | 27.1 minutes (±9.7) |
| 6 | Center Township (Riley County) | 26.6 minutes (±6.7) |
| 7 | Jackson Township (Riley County) | 23.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Ogden | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Leonardville | 22.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Randolph | 21.4 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Riley 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 Riley
How long is the average commute in Riley?
Workers who live in Riley, KS take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Riley without a car?
1.5% of households in Riley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Riley?
11.8% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Riley worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riley city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riley city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riley city, Kansas
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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 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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