Fulton County, Arkansas is a rural county located in the state’s northeast corner. With its low population density and rural setting, public transportation options are quite limited here. To get around in Fulton County, residents mainly rely on their own vehicles or carpooling with other locals. Those with no access to personal modes of transportation can also request rides from local taxi companies or utilize the dial-a-ride services provided by Area Agency on Aging offices. Some limited bus services are available through Black River Area Development District, but these routes primarily service larger urban areas outside of Fulton County. For those living within city limits in Salem and Viola, there are some municipal transit options available as well. Overall, transportation options in Fulton County are somewhat limited to personal car use and lack the extensive network of public transit found in more populated areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fulton County takes 23.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fulton County get to work:
- 85.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit