Mount Ayr, IA is a small town located in southern Iowa with a population of 1,649. Despite its size, Mount Ayr offers several options for public transportation. The town is served by the Southern Iowa Rural Transportation (SIRT) system which provides transportation throughout Ringgold county and surrounding counties. SIRT operates demand-response services as well as curb-to-curb services that will pick up and drop off passengers to their desired destinations within the service area. Passengers can also take advantage of fixed route services from the SIRT system that operates between Mount Ayr and nearby towns such as Creston and Lamoni. All SIRT buses are wheelchair accessible and provide affordable fares for all riders. Additionally, Mount Ayr also has access to taxis, UBER, LYFT, and other ride share services in addition to the traditional taxi cab companies that serve the city. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are plenty of parking options available throughout downtown Mount Ayr. With all these options available for public transportation, residents of Mount Ayr have plenty of choices when it comes to getting around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mount Ayr takes 15.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mount Ayr get to work:
- 87.4% drive their own car alone
- 3.7% carpool with others
- 6.5% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit