Vernon County, Missouri offers its residents a variety of transportation options. Public transit is provided by the Vernon County Transit System which provides both fixed route and demand response services throughout the county. The fixed routes offer service between towns in the county while the demand response service is available to residents who need assistance getting to medical appointments or shopping trips. There are also a range of taxi services available for those who do not have access to public transportation. Additionally, several major highways run through Vernon County providing easy access for those who prefer to drive themselves. With these various transportation options, it is easy for residents of Vernon County to get around town or further afield with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Vernon County takes 17.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Vernon County get to work:
- 75.9% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 8.2% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit