Cherokee County, Alabama is located in the northern part of the state and is known for its rural charm and natural beauty. The county has a small population but offers a variety of transportation options for those who live, work, or visit there. Public transportation in Cherokee County includes bus services operated by Black Warrior Transit, as well as taxi services provided by local companies such as Yellow Cab and Red Line Taxi. There are also public-transit options such as shared rides from the East Alabama Regional Medical Center to various parts of the county. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, several major highways run through the county making it easy to get around. This makes it easy for residents to access nearby cities like Gadsden and Scottsboro while providing convenient travel routes for visitors who come to explore all that Cherokee County has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cherokee County takes 26.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cherokee County get to work:
- 85.0% drive their own car alone
- 12.1% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit