How long is the commute from Smith Center, KS?
Workers who live in Smith Center, KS take an average of 12.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.4 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Smith Center get to work
| Means of transportation | Smith Center | Smith County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±4.8 points) | 77.3% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±3.3 points) | 10.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±2.6 points) | 5.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±1.3 points) | 3.9% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Smith Center, the average commute is not measurably different from Smith County (14.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Smith Center, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Smith County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Smith County, Smith Center ranks 9 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1329 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Smith Center
| Vehicles available | Smith Center | Smith County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±1.8 points) | 3.9% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±6.0 points) | 23.3% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±5.7 points) | 36.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.0% (±4.8 points) | 36.4% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Smith Center, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Smith County (3.9%).
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 Smith Center
| Smith Center | Smith County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±1.3 points) | 3.9% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±4.5 points) | 91.2% (±3.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±5.0 points) | 85.5% (±4.0 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Smith Center, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Smith County (85.5%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Smith Center
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Center | — | 12.4 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Center Township (Smith County) | 0.8 mi | 11.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lane Township (Smith County) | 6.2 mi | 56.3 minutes (±23.0) | Higher |
| Harvey Township (Smith County) | 8.3 mi | 8.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Gaylord | 9.5 mi | 26.3 minutes (±13.1) | Higher |
| Oak Township | 12 mi | 13.4 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Township (Smith County) | 12 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harvey Township (Smith County), KS (8.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lane Township (Smith County), KS (56.3 minutes), Gaylord, KS (26.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Smith County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Houston Township | 26.2 minutes (±11.4) |
| 4 | Lincoln Township (Smith County) | 22.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 5 | Lebanon | 19.4 minutes (±8.3) |
| 6 | Cedar Township (Smith County) | 14.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Kensington | 13.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Oak Township | 13.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Smith Center | 12.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Center Township (Smith County) | 11.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Harvey Township (Smith County) | 8.4 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Smith 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 Smith Center
How long is the average commute in Smith Center?
Workers who live in Smith Center, KS take an average of 12.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Smith Center without a car?
3.4% of households in Smith Center have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Smith Center?
2.6% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Smith Center worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smith Center city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smith Center city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smith Center 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.
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