How long is the commute from Waverly, KS?
Workers who live in Waverly, KS take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±7.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Waverly get to work
| Means of transportation | Waverly | Coffey County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.5% (±15.5 points) | 82.6% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.0% (±13.9 points) | 9.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±5.0 points) | 4.6% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Waverly, the average commute is not measurably different from Coffey County (21.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waverly, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Coffey County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Coffey County, Waverly ranks 2 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 331 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waverly
| Vehicles available | Waverly | Coffey County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±3.1 points) | 5.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±9.9 points) | 24.4% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% (±12.0 points) | 29.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.0% (±12.4 points) | 40.8% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Waverly, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Coffey County (5.2%).
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 Waverly
| Waverly | Coffey County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±5.0 points) | 4.6% (±1.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±3.5 points) | 94.4% (±1.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±7.4 points) | 87.3% (±2.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waverly, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Coffey County (87.3%).
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 Waverly
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | — | 27.8 minutes (±7.2) | — |
| Rock Creek Township (Coffey County) | 1.2 mi | 27.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Melvern Township | 7.4 mi | 40.9 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Key West Township | 7.7 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Melvern | 7.9 mi | 41.2 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
| Williamsburg | 9.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Williamsburg Township | 9.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Olivet | 9.9 mi | 40.7 minutes (±13.3) | Not measurably different |
| Olivet Township | 11 mi | 33.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Melvern Township, KS (40.9 minutes), Melvern, KS (41.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Coffey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Township (Coffey County) | 37.9 minutes (±8.7) |
| 2 | Waverly | 27.8 minutes (±7.2) |
| 3 | Gridley | 27.6 minutes (±8.7) |
| 4 | Rock Creek Township (Coffey County) | 27.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Liberty Township (Coffey County) | 27.0 minutes (±7.4) |
| 6 | Key West Township | 26.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 7 | Burlington Township | 25.4 minutes (±12.7) |
| 8 | Neosho Township (Coffey County) | 24.5 minutes (±8.3) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Coffey 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 Waverly
How long is the average commute in Waverly?
Workers who live in Waverly, KS take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waverly without a car?
3.2% of households in Waverly have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waverly?
7.5% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Waverly worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waverly city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waverly city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waverly 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.
Figures last updated on .
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