How long is the commute from Thayer, KS?
Workers who live in Thayer, KS take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
28.3% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 28.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Thayer get to work
| Means of transportation | Thayer | Neosho County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.9% (±26.3 points) | 77.6% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±6.6 points) | 12.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.3% (±27.9 points) | 7.7% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Thayer, the average commute is higher than in Neosho County (16.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thayer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Neosho County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Neosho County, Thayer ranks 11 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 837 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thayer
| Vehicles available | Thayer | Neosho County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±2.7 points) | 4.6% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.2% (±11.6 points) | 31.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.8% (±11.2 points) | 32.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 59.6% (±19.1 points) | 31.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Thayer, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Neosho County (4.6%).
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 Thayer
| Thayer | Neosho County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.3% (±27.9 points) | 7.7% (±2.1 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±4.0 points) | 92.3% (±1.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.9% (±6.0 points) | 85.6% (±2.8 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Thayer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Neosho County (85.6%).
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 Thayer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer | — | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Chetopa Township (Neosho County) | 2.1 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh Township | 4.9 mi | 31.8 minutes (±10.9) | Higher |
| Newark Township | 6.4 mi | 45.3 minutes (±16.6) | Higher |
| Chetopa Township (Wilson County) | 6.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Galesburg | 6.7 mi | 29.5 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Earlton | 6.8 mi | 10.0 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Canville Township | 7.5 mi | 9.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Centerville Township (Neosho County) | 9.9 mi | 28.7 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Earlton, KS (10.0 minutes), Canville Township, KS (9.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shiloh Township, KS (31.8 minutes), Newark Township, KS (45.3 minutes), Chetopa Township (Wilson County), KS (31.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Neosho County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Galesburg | 29.5 minutes (±9.3) |
| 6 | Centerville Township (Neosho County) | 28.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 7 | St. Paul | 28.4 minutes (±9.1) |
| 8 | Mission Township (Neosho County) | 24.3 minutes (±8.0) |
| 9 | Walnut Grove Township | 23.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Lincoln Township (Neosho County) | 21.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 11 | Thayer | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 12 | Chetopa Township (Neosho County) | 19.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Erie | 18.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 (tie) | Erie Township (Neosho County) | 18.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Tioga Township | 15.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Chanute | 12.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 17 | Earlton | 10.0 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Neosho 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 Thayer
How long is the average commute in Thayer?
Workers who live in Thayer, KS take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thayer without a car?
1.4% of households in Thayer have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thayer?
28.3% (±27.9 points) of workers who live in Thayer worked from home, and 90.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thayer city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thayer city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thayer 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 last updated on .