How long is the commute from Scranton Township, KS?
Workers who live in Scranton Township, KS take an average of 30.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.0 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Scranton Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Scranton Township | Osage County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.8% (±11.0 points) | 77.4% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.3% (±11.8 points) | 10.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±4.6 points) | 8.6% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Scranton Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Osage County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Scranton Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Osage County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Osage County, Scranton Township ranks 12 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 253 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Scranton Township
| Vehicles available | Scranton Township | Osage County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±2.0 points) | 3.0% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±10.3 points) | 25.6% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±8.9 points) | 33.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.6% (±8.1 points) | 38.4% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Scranton Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Osage County (3.0%).
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 Scranton Township
| Scranton Township | Osage County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±4.6 points) | 8.6% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 77.8% (±11.8 points) | 91.8% (±2.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.1% (±11.2 points) | 84.9% (±2.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Scranton Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Osage County (84.9%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Scranton Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton Township | — | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Scranton | 1.9 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 3.7 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Ridgeway Township | 4.6 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Burlingame | 5.5 mi | 43.3 minutes (±11.5) | Higher |
| Burlingame Township | 6.0 mi | 38.7 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Dragoon Township | 7.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±13.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfax Township | 7.5 mi | 34.8 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 7.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carbondale, KS (21.8 minutes), Ridgeway Township, KS (24.2 minutes), Auburn, KS (23.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burlingame, KS (43.3 minutes), Burlingame Township, KS (38.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Osage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Burlingame Township | 38.7 minutes (±7.9) |
| 7 | Fairfax Township | 34.8 minutes (±7.4) |
| 8 | Olivet Township | 33.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 9 | Agency Township | 32.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Elk Township (Osage County) | 31.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Junction Township | 31.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Scranton Township | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Scranton | 29.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Quenemo | 28.6 minutes (±6.6) |
| 15 | Overbrook | 27.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 | Lyndon | 25.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 | Barclay Township | 25.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 18 | Dragoon Township | 24.7 minutes (±13.4) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Osage 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 Scranton Township
How long is the average commute in Scranton Township?
Workers who live in Scranton Township, KS take an average of 30.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Scranton Township without a car?
2.1% of households in Scranton Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Scranton Township?
6.0% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Scranton Township worked from home, and 73.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scranton township, Osage County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scranton township, Osage County, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scranton township, Osage County, 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 last updated on .
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