How long is the commute from Wellington, KS?
Workers who live in Wellington, KS take an average of 16.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.7 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Wellington get to work
| Means of transportation | Wellington | Sumner County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.2% (±4.8 points) | 84.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±3.3 points) | 6.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±3.3 points) | 7.1% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Wellington, the average commute is lower than in Sumner County (24.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wellington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sumner County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sumner County, Wellington ranks 33 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1100 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wellington
| Vehicles available | Wellington | Sumner County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±3.4 points) | 6.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% (±4.3 points) | 24.1% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% (±5.0 points) | 32.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.6% (±5.4 points) | 37.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Wellington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sumner County (6.2%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wellington
| Wellington | Sumner County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±3.3 points) | 7.1% (±1.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% (±5.1 points) | 93.1% (±2.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.2% (±5.7 points) | 84.9% (±2.6 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wellington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sumner County (84.9%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wellington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | — | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Wellington Township | 1.8 mi | 20.9 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Seventy-Six Township | 4.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Avon Township (Sumner County) | 5.7 mi | 21.0 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Osborne Township | 6.9 mi | 31.3 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| Mayfield | 7.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner Township (Sumner County) | 8.2 mi | 27.7 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Downs Township | 10 mi | 38.7 minutes (±13.1) | Higher |
| Belle Plaine | 11 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Osborne Township, KS (31.3 minutes), Sumner Township (Sumner County), KS (27.7 minutes), Downs Township, KS (38.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sumner County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Milan | 24.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 28 | Caldwell | 23.1 minutes (±8.0) |
| 29 | Avon Township (Sumner County) | 21.0 minutes (±12.1) |
| 30 | Wellington Township | 20.9 minutes (±6.9) |
| 31 | Hunnewell | 19.8 minutes (±9.1) |
| 32 | Caldwell Township | 17.3 minutes (±7.1) |
| 33 | Wellington | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 7 of 33 places in Sumner 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 Wellington
How long is the average commute in Wellington?
Workers who live in Wellington, KS take an average of 16.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wellington without a car?
8.7% of households in Wellington have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wellington?
5.6% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Wellington worked from home, and 83.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington city, Kansas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Wellington city, Kansas (place:76475, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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