Jackson, IA County is served by a variety of public transportation options. Local bus services are provided by the Jackson County Transit System and the Iowa City Transit Authority. The county also offers a bike-share program for residents to access when they need to get around town. Additionally, Jackson is well connected with neighboring counties by train or rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. For those who prefer to drive, Jackson has easy access to major highways and several local roads that can take you just about anywhere in the county. All these options make it easy for residents and visitors alike to get around the area in an affordable and safe manner.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jackson County takes 23.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jackson County get to work:
- 84.8% drive their own car alone
- 5.2% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit