Pope, IL County is located in the southern region of Illinois and its major cities include Golconda, Eddyville, and Rosiclare. As with many rural areas, public transportation can be limited. However, there are still a few transportation options available for residents of Pope, IL County. The local bus system, which is operated by the Shawnee Mass Transit District (SMTD), provides daily service to major cities including Vienna, Metropolis, and Herrin. Additionally, SMTD also offers a Dial-a-Ride program that operates Monday through Saturday with door-to-door service within the county. For those who wish to travel outside the region or take longer trips outside the area, Amtrak serves nearby locations such as Carbondale and Paducah and Greyhound bus services are available as well from nearby towns.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pope County takes 33.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pope County get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 5.9% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit