Spencer, Iowa is a city located in Clay County. The city is well connected with public transportation which makes it easy for locals and visitors to get around town. The public bus system in Spencer is operated by the Clay County Transit System and provides scheduled service to various locations within the city limits. This includes service to major shopping destinations, local businesses, schools, and other areas of interest. For those who don't want to take the bus or prefer their own transportation, there are a number of taxi services available as well as private car services that offer both short and long-distance trips. There are also several bike rentals available throughout the city which allows people to explore on two wheels instead of four. The combination of all these transportation options make getting around Spencer easy and convenient for everyone.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Spencer takes 15.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Spencer get to work:
- 77.9% drive their own car alone
- 12.2% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit