Bethel Census Area, AK County is a rural region located in southwestern Alaska. It covers an expansive land area of over 20,000 square miles and is largely inhabited by the Yup’ik people who have been living there for centuries. Public transportation options available in Bethel Census Area, AK County include the Yup’ik Transit System (YTS). This system connects most of the villages in the region with major hubs such as Anchorage or Fairbanks and provides access to essential services such as medical care and employment opportunities. Additionally, residents can also take advantage of Road Services which provide transport to smaller towns and villages within Bethel Census Area. There are multiple vehicle operators based in each major village that offer regular transport to local destinations such as stores, schools and community centers.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bethel Census Area County takes 0.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bethel Census Area County get to work:
- 24.9% drive their own car alone
- 13.6% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit