Pemiscot County, located in the southeastern corner of Missouri, provides a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. Public transportation in Pemiscot County is provided by the Crowley Ridge Transit Authority, which operates a system of buses throughout the county. The transit authority connects the cities of Caruthersville and Hayti with stops at local schools, government offices, medical centers, parks, shopping centers, and other destinations throughout the county. In addition to bus service, Crowley Ridge also offers paratransit services for disabled persons and seniors. For those looking to take their own vehicle around the area, Pemiscot County is served by several major highways including Interstate 55 and US Highway 412. Additionally there are many back roads that connect smaller towns within the county offering travelers an opportunity to explore and experience rural America.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pemiscot County takes 17.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pemiscot County get to work:
- 85.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.6% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit