Rawls Springs, MS is a small rural town located in Wayne County. It has a population of approximately 500 people and is situated near several larger cities such as Hattiesburg and Laurel with access to many amenities. However, public transportation options in Rawls Springs are limited. The closest bus route is operated by the Hattiesburg Public Transportation System and can be accessed from the nearby city of Hattiesburg. Those who do not have access to private vehicles must rely on the service provided by HPS, which runs Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., making it an inconvenient option for those looking for more flexible transportation. Additionally, there are no taxi or ride-sharing services available within Rawls Springs' borders, leaving citizens of the town without reliable transportation solutions in the event they need to travel outside of their community.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rawls Springs takes 21.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rawls Springs get to work:
- 96.0% drive their own car alone
- 4.0% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit