Copper Harbor is a remote town located in the far-northern portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Despite its small population, it has many forms of public transportation available to visitors and locals. The town is serviced by The Keweenaw Transit Authority which offers bus services four days each week, taking riders to nearby towns such as Hancock, Houghton and Calumet. For those who prefer bicycle or foot travel, there are a number of trails in the area as well as ferry service available between Copper Harbor and Isle Royale National Park. For those wishing to fly into the area, Houghton County Memorial Airport is located close by with daily flights from major cities across the Midwest. All in all, Copper Harbor offers plenty of options for getting around without the need for a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Copper Harbor takes 21.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Copper Harbor get to work:
- 36.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.7% carpool with others
- 30.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit