How long is the commute from Silver Lake, KS?
Workers who live in Silver Lake, KS take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
13.6% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Silver Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Silver Lake | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±13.0 points) | 77.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±2.1 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±3.0 points) | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.6% (±13.0 points) | 11.2% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Silver Lake, the average commute is higher than in Shawnee County (17.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Silver Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Shawnee County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Shawnee County, Silver Lake ranks 10 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 815 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Silver Lake
| Vehicles available | Silver Lake | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 7.4% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% (±13.1 points) | 34.2% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.0% (±15.8 points) | 36.7% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±8.0 points) | 21.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Silver Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Shawnee County (7.4%).
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 Silver Lake
| Silver Lake | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.6% (±13.0 points) | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±3.4 points) | 89.4% (±0.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Silver Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Shawnee County (89.4%).
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 Silver Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | — | 20.6 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Silver Lake Township | 0.2 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Willard | 4.6 mi | 22.0 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Grove Township (Shawnee County) | 4.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Menoken Township | 5.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rossville | 5.6 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dover Township | 5.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rossville Township | 7.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Township (Shawnee County) | 7.9 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.0) | 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 Shawnee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Willard | 22.0 minutes (±11.0) |
| 4 (tie) | Rossville Township | 22.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 (tie) | Williamsport Township | 22.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Auburn Township | 21.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Grove Township (Shawnee County) | 21.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 9 | Tecumseh Township | 21.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Silver Lake | 20.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 (tie) | Dover Township | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Silver Lake Township | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Soldier Township | 19.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 14 | Rossville | 19.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Mission Township (Shawnee County) | 19.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 16 | Topeka Township | 17.7 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Shawnee 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 Silver Lake
How long is the average commute in Silver Lake?
Workers who live in Silver Lake, KS take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Silver Lake without a car?
0.5% of households in Silver Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Silver Lake?
13.6% (±13.0 points) of workers who live in Silver Lake worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake 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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