Downs, KS is a small town located in Northwest Kansas. It is home to just under 1000 people. The town is served by several different transportation options which can be used for commuting locally or travelling further afield. The most popular option for getting around Downs is by car. There are several local roads that connect the town with nearby villages and towns. In addition, US Highway 24 runs through the center of Downs and provides access to many places outside of the city limits. Public transportation is also available in Downs with buses operating between the downtown area and other parts of the town as well as neighboring towns such as Stockton, Russell, and Norton. Additionally, Amtrak trains operate from Smith Center Station which connects Downs with Kansas City, St Louis, Chicago and beyond. All these transportation options make it possible for people in Downs to travel quickly and conveniently both within the city limits and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Downs takes 13.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Downs get to work:
- 83.4% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit