How long is the commute from Whitewater, KS?
Workers who live in Whitewater, KS take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
2.7% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Whitewater get to work
| Means of transportation | Whitewater | Butler County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.1% (±6.3 points) | 80.9% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±2.8 points) | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±3.2 points) | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.7% (±2.5 points) | 9.0% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Whitewater, the average commute is not measurably different from Butler County (23.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Whitewater, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Butler County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Butler County, Whitewater ranks 29 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 595 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whitewater
| Vehicles available | Whitewater | Butler County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 4.0% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±18.2 points) | 20.8% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% (±17.5 points) | 39.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±11.1 points) | 35.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Whitewater, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Butler County (4.0%).
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 Whitewater
| Whitewater | Butler County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.7% (±2.5 points) | 9.0% (±1.3 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±3.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.3% (±20.2 points) | 90.3% (±1.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Whitewater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Butler County (90.3%).
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 Whitewater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater | — | 23.3 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Milton Township | 3.7 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Elbing | 6.3 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmount Township (Butler County) | 6.5 mi | 19.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Murdock Township | 7.1 mi | 37.3 minutes (±21.4) | Not measurably different |
| Potwin | 7.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Sedgwick County) | 7.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Plum Grove Township | 9.1 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Darlington Township | 9.2 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lincoln Township (Sedgwick County), KS (18.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plum Grove Township, KS (29.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | El Dorado Township | 26.5 minutes (±15.7) |
| 22 (tie) | Rosalia Township | 26.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 25 | Walnut Township (Butler County) | 25.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 26 | Pleasant Township (Butler County) | 24.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 27 | Augusta | 24.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 28 | Benton Township (Butler County) | 24.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 | Whitewater | 23.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 30 | Milton Township | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 31 | Bruno Township | 22.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 32 | Andover | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 33 | Towanda Township (Butler County) | 21.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 34 | Benton | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 35 | Elbing | 21.3 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Butler 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 Whitewater
How long is the average commute in Whitewater?
Workers who live in Whitewater, KS take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whitewater without a car?
0.8% of households in Whitewater have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whitewater?
2.7% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Whitewater worked from home, and 76.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater 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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