Sumter, AL County is a small rural county located in the central part of Alabama. It is comprised of a few small towns and cities, as well as large areas of rural land. Due to its size and remote location, there are not many public transportation options available within Sumter County. The only available transportation option for those living in the county is to utilize their own personal automobile or to arrange for a ride with a friend or family member. There are no public bus services offered in the area, so residents must rely on their own vehicles and other forms of private transportation. Those needing to travel out of the county have limited options such as Greyhound bus service that operates out of nearby towns or hail taxi cabs or rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft from nearby cities. For those living within Sumter County with limited means of transportation, they may qualify for specialized programs such as Community Transportation Services provided by local non-profits or government agencies. These resources can help provide access to medical appointments, employment opportunities, markets, social events and more.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sumter County takes 26.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sumter County get to work:
- 87.4% drive their own car alone
- 7.3% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit