Lucas County, Iowa is a rural area with several small towns located in the center of the state. While there isn’t much public transportation available in the county, there are some options for those who don’t have access to a vehicle. The Lucas County Rural Public Transportation (LCRPTR) system provides residents of Lucas County with rides to medical and social service appointments, as well as shopping trips and errands. The LCRPTR also offers limited transit services throughout the county between several of its larger cities. Additionally, there are multiple taxi companies operating in Lucas County that offer taxi service to those who need transportation. Although public transportation in Lucas County is not as prevalent as it is in larger metropolitan areas, it does provide a valuable service to those who need it.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lucas County takes 19.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lucas County get to work:
- 86.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.1% carpool with others
- 4.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit