Holmes County, Florida is located in the north-west of the state and is home to around 19,000 people. As such, transportation options in the county are limited, but there are some available. The primary mode of transportation within the county is by car or bus. There are several different bus companies that provide service to Holmes County and its surrounding area including Gulf Coast Transit and Greyhound Lines. Although public transportation can be limited, it does provide an affordable way for people to get around the area. Additionally, many locals will take advantage of ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber which offer a convenient way to travel from one place to another within Holmes County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Holmes County takes 28.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Holmes County get to work:
- 84.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.2% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit