Itawamba County, Mississippi is a rural area located in northeast Mississippi. With its small population of around 24,000 people, many residents rely on public transportation to get around. Fortunately, Itawamba County has several transportation options for its residents. The county is served by the Tupelo/Lee-Itawamba Public Transportation Authority which offers fixed-route bus service throughout the county as well as door-to-door paratransit services. This service makes it easy for those without cars to access employment opportunities, medical care and educational institutions in the area. In addition to the public transit system, there are some private companies that offer taxi and shuttle services to help connect people with their destinations. These options provide convenient and affordable travel for those living in or visiting Itawamba County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Itawamba County takes 24.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Itawamba County get to work:
- 84.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit