Sweetwater County, Wyoming is a rural area with a population of just over 43,000 people. Although the county is sparsely populated, it offers various transportation options to its residents. The most common form of public transit in Sweetwater County is by bus. The local transit agency provides regular bus services to get people around town as well as outlying areas. In addition, taxis are available and offer door-to-door service throughout the county. For those who prefer to drive themselves, the county has an extensive network of paved roads and highways that connect major cities such as Rock Springs, WY; Green River, WY; and Rawlins, WY. For those looking for a more adventurous option, Sweetwater County also offers scenic railroads for sightseeing or travel to other parts of Wyoming or into nearby Utah. Lastly, for those who like to fly, there are two airports within the county that serve both domestic and international flights. With all these options available to Sweetwater County residents they can easily get where they need to go no matter where in the county they live.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sweetwater County takes 20.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sweetwater County get to work:
- 77.5% drive their own car alone
- 14.4% carpool with others
- 1.5% work from home
- 2.6% take mass transit