Sheldon, Iowa is a small town located in the northwest corner of the state near the border with South Dakota. The population of Sheldon is estimated to be just over 3,000 people. Despite its size, Sheldon has a variety of transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. There are several public transportation providers that serve the area, including Siouxland Public Transit, which offers bus routes throughout Sheldon and the surrounding communities. For those looking for more personal options, there are also several taxi companies that provide service to and from local points of interest. Finally, for those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, Sheldon has several well-maintained roads and highways to make it easy to get around town or take a longer road trip outside of Sheldon's city limits. With all these options available, it's no wonder that Sheldon is a popular destination for both work and leisure travel.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sheldon takes 16.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sheldon get to work:
- 69.3% drive their own car alone
- 11.5% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 8.7% take mass transit