The small town of Arcola, Mississippi is located in Jones County and is home to 567 people according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Transportation options available in the town are limited but do exist for those who need them. The most common form of transportation within the town limits is the local taxi service. Taxis are often found near local businesses, allowing residents to get around quickly and easily without having to own or maintain a car. Moreover, public buses are available for residents who need to make longer trips outside Arcola’s boundaries. Greyhound Bus Lines offers regular trips both regionally and nationally from nearby Hattiesburg, giving residents access to other cities and states for business or leisure travel as needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Arcola takes 16.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Arcola get to work:
- 68.8% drive their own car alone
- 18.3% carpool with others
- 0.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit