Blount County, AL is a small rural county located in the north-central region of Alabama. Despite its small size, it offers convenient access to public transportation for residents and visitors alike. Local bus service is provided by Blount County Transit, which makes multiple stops in each of the cities and towns within the county. There is also a shuttle service that runs from Oneonta to Birmingham, allowing commuters easy access to larger cities. In addition, there are several ride-share services available throughout the area, making it easier for people without cars to get around. All of these transportation options make it easy for people in Blount County to get where they need to go without having to worry about owning a vehicle or relying on friends and family for rides.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Blount County takes 35.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Blount County get to work:
- 86.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit