Clark County, Wisconsin is located in the beautiful north central part of the state and is known for its many lakes, rivers and forests. The county is quite rural, with a population of only around 34,000 people. Despite its small size, Clark County has an efficient public transportation system that provides transportation options for residents to access local services and amenities. Buses operated by Clark County Transit connects people to various locations within the county including parks, museums, stores and community centers. There are also limited intercity bus services available to connect Clark County to regional cities such as Madison and Minneapolis-St Paul. For those who prefer to travel on their own schedule, there are ride-hailing services such as Uber available in the area. Finally, travelers can take advantage of nearby airports such as Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee or Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire to easily reach destinations beyond Clark County. With its variety of transportation options, Clark County provides residents with the ability to get around without relying on personal vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Clark County takes 21.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Clark County get to work:
- 73.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 11.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit