How long is the commute from The Highlands, KS?
Workers who live in The Highlands, KS take an average of 22.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.4 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in The Highlands get to work
| Means of transportation | The Highlands | Reno County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.7% (±6.0 points) | 81.0% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 9.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±5.3 points) | 6.1% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In The Highlands, the average commute is higher than in Reno County (17.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In The Highlands, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Reno County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Reno County, The Highlands ranks 19 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 671 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in The Highlands
| Vehicles available | The Highlands | Reno County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 4.8% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% (±11.0 points) | 32.6% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±12.7 points) | 34.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.2% (±14.2 points) | 28.2% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In The Highlands, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Reno County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in The Highlands
| The Highlands | Reno County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±5.3 points) | 6.1% (±1.1 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±2.8 points) | 94.8% (±1.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±4.9 points) | 84.0% (±1.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In The Highlands, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Reno County (84.0%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near The Highlands
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlands | — | 22.4 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Grant Township (Reno County) | 4.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook | 5.0 mi | 14.2 minutes (±6.4) | Lower |
| Medora Township | 5.4 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Little Valley Township | 5.6 mi | 16.8 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Hutchinson | 7.4 mi | 15.6 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Nickerson | 7.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| West Washington Township | 7.6 mi | 13.0 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Reno Township (Reno County) | 7.9 mi | 15.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Willowbrook, KS (14.2 minutes), Little Valley Township, KS (16.8 minutes), Hutchinson, KS (15.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Reno County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Plevna | 25.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 14 | Abbyville | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 15 | Salt Creek Township (Reno County) | 25.6 minutes (±11.1) |
| 16 | Pretty Prairie | 25.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 17 | Haven | 25.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 18 | Haven Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 19 (tie) | The Highlands | 22.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 19 (tie) | Turon | 22.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 19 (tie) | Miami Township (Reno County) | 22.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 22 | Arlington | 22.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 23 | Little River Township | 21.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 24 (tie) | Buhler | 21.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 24 (tie) | Medford Township | 21.6 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Reno 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 The Highlands
How long is the average commute in The Highlands?
Workers who live in The Highlands, KS take an average of 22.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in The Highlands without a car?
0.0% of households in The Highlands have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in The Highlands?
6.4% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in The Highlands worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Highlands city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Highlands city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Highlands 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.
Figures last updated on .
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