Emory, TX is a small rural town in the state of Texas with a population of approximately 1,800 people. It's located in Rains County and is just east of Lake Fork Reservoir. Despite its small size, Emory has excellent public transportation options available. The town is served by the Rains County Transportation Authority which provides local bus service to residents throughout the area. This service covers areas such as Alba, Emory, Golden, and Mineola. Additionally, there are several private shuttle services that operate out of Emory and offer transport to major cities such as Dallas and Tyler. These shuttles are comfortable and reliable options for those wishing to travel outside the city limits. For longer trips, visitors can take advantage of Greyhound buses which stop at stations located in Quitman and Sulphur Springs. With so many different transportation options available in Emory, it's easy for locals and visitors alike to get around the city.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Emory takes 34.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Emory get to work:
- 70.6% drive their own car alone
- 18.6% carpool with others
- 0.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit