New Madrid County in Missouri is an area with a small population, but those who live there have many options of public transportation. The New Madrid Rideshare program offers daily van service for those traveling within the county. This service is available to elderly and disabled residents for a low cost. For those needing to travel outside of the county there are Greyhound and Amtrak bus services that can take them where they need to go. Additionally, the Sikeston Airport offers charter flights for those needing air travel throughout the nation. These transportation options provide greater mobility and access to larger cities and attractions for the people of New Madrid County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in New Madrid County takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in New Madrid County get to work:
- 80.6% drive their own car alone
- 11.7% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit