Clay County, Illinois is located in the south-central part of the state and has a population of 6,732 according to the 2019 US Census. Despite its small population size, Clay County still offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents. The Clay Transit Authority operates three local bus routes that provide service throughout the area, with stops at popular destinations such as stores, schools, and parks. For those looking for longer distance travel there are also several interstate bus services available from nearby towns and cities that offer connections to other parts of Illinois and beyond. In addition, Amtrak provides passenger rail service on two routes that connect Clay County with St. Louis and Chicago. Finally, airport shuttle services are available from airports near by including Lambert International in St Louis and O'Hare International in Chicago.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Clay County takes 20.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Clay County get to work:
- 85.4% drive their own car alone
- 8.5% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit