How long is the commute from Scranton, KS?
Workers who live in Scranton, KS take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Scranton get to work
| Means of transportation | Scranton | Osage County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.1% (±8.7 points) | 77.4% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±5.1 points) | 10.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.5% (±4.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±6.3 points) | 8.6% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Scranton, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Scranton, 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 ranks 13 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 283 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Scranton
| Vehicles available | Scranton | Osage County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±2.8 points) | 3.0% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±13.4 points) | 25.6% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% (±11.2 points) | 33.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.4% (±9.3 points) | 38.4% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Scranton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Osage County (3.0%).
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 Scranton
| Scranton | Osage County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±6.3 points) | 8.6% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 72.4% (±15.4 points) | 91.8% (±2.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 72.9% (±15.2 points) | 84.9% (±2.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Scranton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | — | 29.1 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Scranton Township | 1.9 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 4.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Ridgeway Township | 4.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Burlingame | 5.4 mi | 43.3 minutes (±11.5) | Higher |
| Fairfax Township | 5.6 mi | 34.8 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dragoon Township | 6.7 mi | 24.7 minutes (±13.4) | Not measurably different |
| Burlingame Township | 7.2 mi | 38.7 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Superior Township (Osage County) | 9.1 mi | 19.4 minutes (±11.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carbondale, KS (21.8 minutes), Ridgeway Township, KS (24.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 19 | Ridgeway Township | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) |
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
How long is the average commute in Scranton?
Workers who live in Scranton, KS take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Scranton without a car?
2.8% of households in Scranton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Scranton?
6.8% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Scranton worked from home, and 72.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scranton city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scranton city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scranton 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.
Figures last updated on .
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