Chariton, IA is a small city located in Lucas County. The city has a population of 4,141 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Chariton offers several transportation options for its residents. For local travel within the city limits, taxi services are available to get people from one place to another quickly and efficiently. For those looking to travel out of town or to the surrounding cities, there are several bus routes servicing Chariton and its neighboring towns. In addition, Amtrak provides intercity rail service between Chariton and other major cities like Kansas City and Chicago. Finally, there are two airports nearby; the Des Moines International Airport located about 80 miles away and the Municipal Airport located in Ottumwa which is 30 miles away providing travelers with air transportation options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chariton takes 19.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chariton get to work:
- 90.5% drive their own car alone
- 5.7% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit