Crawford County, Wisconsin is located in the southwestern corner of the state. It is predominantly rural, with many small towns and villages scattered throughout. The county is served by a few public transportation options for those who need to get around. These include a bus service operated by the Upper Mississippi Regional Public Transportation System (UMRPTS), which serves Prairie du Chien, Wauzeka and Gays Mills; Crawford Area Transit (CAT) provides door-to-door rides within Crawford County; and Connect Crawford County is a volunteer driver program that takes riders to medical appointments. In addition, there are taxi services available in Prairie du Chien and Boscobel. These transportation options provide residents with access to nearby cities and towns, as well as medical care and other essential services.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Crawford County takes 22.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Crawford County get to work:
- 81.7% drive their own car alone
- 8.8% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit