How long is the commute from Wamego, KS?
Workers who live in Wamego, KS take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±5.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Wamego get to work
| Means of transportation | Wamego | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.8% (±8.9 points) | 80.2% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±6.9 points) | 9.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±3.3 points) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±4.5 points) | 7.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Wamego, the average commute is not measurably different from Pottawatomie County (23.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wamego, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pottawatomie County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pottawatomie County, Wamego ranks 15 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 549 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wamego
| Vehicles available | Wamego | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 1.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.8% (±9.1 points) | 21.2% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.2% (±9.1 points) | 40.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.3% (±7.8 points) | 36.5% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Wamego, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pottawatomie County (1.7%).
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 Wamego
| Wamego | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±4.5 points) | 7.4% (±1.8 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.7 points) | 96.1% (±1.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±3.6 points) | 92.5% (±1.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wamego, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pottawatomie County (92.5%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wamego
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego | — | 24.0 minutes (±5.8) | — |
| Wamego Township | 0.6 mi | 28.2 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Louisville | 3.1 mi | 21.8 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Louisville Township | 4.6 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| St. George Township | 5.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| St. George | 5.9 mi | 28.1 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wabaunsee Township | 6.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Belvue | 7.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Belvue Township | 7.2 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.9) | 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 Pottawatomie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | St. George | 28.1 minutes (±5.9) |
| 10 | Spring Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 27.4 minutes (±12.6) |
| 11 | Pottawatomie Township (Pottawatomie County) | 26.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 12 (tie) | Grant Township (Pottawatomie County) | 25.2 minutes (±7.3) |
| 12 (tie) | Louisville Township | 25.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 14 | Westmoreland | 25.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 15 | Wamego | 24.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 16 | St. George Township | 22.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 17 | Louisville | 21.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 18 | Belvue | 21.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 19 | Lone Tree Township (Pottawatomie County) | 21.0 minutes (±8.2) |
| 20 | Shannon Township (Pottawatomie County) | 20.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 21 | Blue Township | 20.7 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Pottawatomie 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 Wamego
How long is the average commute in Wamego?
Workers who live in Wamego, KS take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wamego without a car?
1.7% of households in Wamego have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wamego?
7.2% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Wamego worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wamego city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wamego city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wamego 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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