How long is the commute from Waterville, KS?
Workers who live in Waterville, KS take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
0.3% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Waterville get to work
| Means of transportation | Waterville | Marshall County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.7% (±7.3 points) | 73.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±4.4 points) | 14.2% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.4% (±6.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 5.8% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Waterville, the average commute is not measurably different from Marshall County (16.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waterville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marshall County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marshall County, Waterville ranks 12 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 968 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waterville
| Vehicles available | Waterville | Marshall County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±4.6 points) | 4.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% (±10.4 points) | 24.3% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.3% (±8.3 points) | 31.7% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.8% (±12.7 points) | 39.5% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Waterville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marshall County (4.5%).
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 Waterville
| Waterville | Marshall County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 5.8% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% (±5.4 points) | 90.1% (±3.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±5.6 points) | 84.5% (±3.3 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waterville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marshall County (84.5%).
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 Waterville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville | — | 18.3 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Waterville Township | 0.6 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Rapids | 4.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Rapids City Township | 5.8 mi | 20.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Barnes Township | 6.2 mi | 16.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Barnes | 6.9 mi | 17.2 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Swede Creek Township | 11 mi | 30.2 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Marysville | 12 mi | 9.2 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Greenleaf Township | 12 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marysville, KS (9.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Swede Creek Township, KS (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Logan Township (Marshall County) | 23.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Blue Rapids | 21.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 8 | Vermillion Township | 21.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Vermillion | 20.7 minutes (±11.3) |
| 10 | Blue Rapids City Township | 20.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 11 | Frankfort | 19.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Waterville | 18.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Waterville Township | 18.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 | Axtell | 17.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 | Center Township (Marshall County) | 16.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Murray Township | 16.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Marysville Township (Marshall County) | 15.7 minutes (±9.4) |
| 18 | Franklin Township (Marshall County) | 15.6 minutes (±7.7) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Marshall 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 Waterville
How long is the average commute in Waterville?
Workers who live in Waterville, KS take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waterville without a car?
6.8% of households in Waterville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waterville?
0.3% (±0.5 points) of workers who live in Waterville worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterville city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterville city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterville 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.
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