Melvin, IA is a small rural town located in Emmet County. Despite its small size, there are several transportation options available to residents of Melvin. The most prominent mode of transport for Melvin citizens is the local bus system, which runs from 7 am to 4 pm on weekdays and provides access to neighboring towns and cities. There are also several taxi services that serve the needs of the community. For those looking to travel farther distances, there is an airport nearby in Mason City with daily flights to larger cities across the Midwest. Car rentals are also available in the area for those that prefer to drive themselves around town or on longer trips. With these various transportation options, locals and visitors alike can get around Melvin with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Melvin takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Melvin get to work:
- 77.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.7% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit