Shirley, Kansas is a small rural community located in the eastern part of the state. The town has a population of about 700 people and is primarily supported by agricultural industry and ranching. Despite its small size and rural location, Shirley does have some public transportation options available. Residents can access the local bus system which runs through town with stops at various points throughout the city. There are also several taxi companies that operate in Shirley as well as an airport located nearby in Columbus, where people can fly to larger cities for further travel needs. Additionally, there are some car rental businesses located within the city limits that provide vehicles for residents who need to make trips out of town. With these transportation options provided in such a rural area, Shirley residents can get around easily and conveniently without having to rely on their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Shirley takes 17.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Shirley get to work:
- 77.5% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 22.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit