Despard, WV is a small town in the Appalachian Mountains with a population of just over 700 people. Despite its small size, the town does have some transportation options available to its residents. For those needing to travel outside of the town limits, Greyhound bus service provides access to nearby cities such as Charleston and Huntington. Additionally, Yellow Cab operates taxi services within Despard for those who need transportation within the city limits. The town also offers public bus routes through BCTA (Blank County Transit Authority) that provide stops throughout the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Despard takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Despard get to work:
- 58.1% drive their own car alone
- 13.6% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit