How long is the commute from Wathena, KS?
Workers who live in Wathena, KS take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Wathena get to work
| Means of transportation | Wathena | Doniphan County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±9.8 points) | 77.8% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±7.4 points) | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.5 points) | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±2.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±4.8 points) | 7.2% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Wathena, the average commute is not measurably different from Doniphan County (21.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wathena, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Doniphan County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Doniphan County, Wathena ranks 11 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 808 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wathena
| Vehicles available | Wathena | Doniphan County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±3.2 points) | 2.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% (±7.0 points) | 21.9% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±9.9 points) | 39.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.3% (±9.2 points) | 36.3% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Wathena, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Doniphan County (2.7%).
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 Wathena
| Wathena | Doniphan County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±4.8 points) | 7.2% (±2.2 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±4.5 points) | 92.9% (±2.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±4.5 points) | 87.2% (±2.5 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wathena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Doniphan County (87.2%).
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 Wathena
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wathena | — | 20.7 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Washington Township (Doniphan County) | 1.3 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Elwood | 1.9 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| St. Joseph | 5.7 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Burr Oak Township (Doniphan County) | 6.7 mi | 45.8 minutes (±33.6) | Not measurably different |
| Country Club | 8.1 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Doniphan County) | 8.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 9.0 mi | 24.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Amazonia | 9.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elwood, KS (15.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Doniphan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Center Township (Doniphan County) | 25.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Troy | 24.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 7 | Denton | 24.3 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Independence Township (Doniphan County) | 23.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 9 | Union Township (Doniphan County) | 22.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 10 | Wayne Township (Doniphan County) | 22.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 11 | Wathena | 20.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Doniphan County) | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Iowa Township | 17.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 14 | Elwood | 15.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 15 | Highland | 14.1 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Doniphan 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 Wathena
How long is the average commute in Wathena?
Workers who live in Wathena, KS take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wathena without a car?
2.8% of households in Wathena have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wathena?
3.9% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Wathena worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wathena city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wathena city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wathena 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 last updated on .
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