Hickory County, Missouri is located in Southwest Missouri and boasts a relatively small population of just under 9,000 people. Despite its small size though, Hickory County offers a variety of transportation options for both visitors and residents. For those traveling within the county, there are multiple public transportation opportunities including the local bus service operated by the Hickory County Transit System, providing regular routes and connections to major cities in the region like Springfield and Joplin. In addition to this, there are several taxi companies operating that offer rides throughout town as well as trips to nearby cities. For those who would rather drive themselves, Hickory County also has a few different car rental agencies available. These services provide reliable transportation at reasonable prices for both short and long trips.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hickory County takes 29.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hickory County get to work:
- 80.4% drive their own car alone
- 11.9% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit