Jackson, AR County is located in the northeastern part of the state and is known for its rural landscapes and small towns. Despite being a rural area, Jackson County has access to a range of transportation options. The area is served by two airports; Newport Municipal Airport and Grider Field Airport, both of which offer regional flights. There are also Amtrak train services available that connect Jackson County to cities across Arkansas and nearby states. For those looking for public transport around the county, there are several bus services operating daily from Newport, Amagon, Grubbs and other towns in the county. In addition to this, there are taxi services and ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft that can be utilized to get around town. With these various transportation options available, residents of Jackson County have easy access to travel within and outside the county.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jackson County takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jackson County get to work:
- 83.4% drive their own car alone
- 9.4% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit