Carroll County, Iowa is a rural area with a population of approximately 20,400 people. Despite the small population, Carroll County offers residents access to multiple transportation options. Public transportation in Carroll County includes the CARROLL Transit System, which is a fixed route bus system that operates from 8am to 8pm Monday through Saturday. The CTS serves 11 communities located throughout the county and provides services such as door-to-door pick up and drop off for seniors and disabled persons. In addition to the CTS, there are several taxi companies that offer transport around Carroll County and beyond. Greyhound also offers service to major cities near Carroll including Sioux City, Des Moines and Omaha. Private vehicles are also an option for getting around Carroll County due to its proximity to US Highway 30 and other major highways. With all these transportation options available, getting around Carroll County is easy and convenient for residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carroll County takes 14.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Carroll County get to work:
- 83.4% drive their own car alone
- 6.3% carpool with others
- 6.7% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit