Manson, Iowa is a small town located in Northwestern Iowa. It has a population of 1,271 as of the 2010 census. Despite its size, Manson is well connected to the rest of the state and the region due to its public transportation options. The town is served by multiple bus routes operated by the Central Iowa Regional Transit Authority (CIRTA). These routes include trips to nearby towns such as Fort Dodge and Humboldt, as well as longer trips to major cities such as Des Moines or Sioux City. Additionally, there are two taxi services operating in Manson that provide service 24 hours a day for those who need it. With these reliable public transportation options, Manson’s citizens can easily get around without needing their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Manson takes 20.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Manson get to work:
- 90.6% drive their own car alone
- 2.7% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit