Pocahontas, IA county is located in rural Iowa and as such public transportation options are limited. The county has two primary methods of public transport - the Pocahontas Bus System and Valley Community Transit. The Pocahontas Bus System offers local city bus service, connecting towns within a 15 mile radius. It is used by students, commuters, and seniors for daily transportation needs. Valley Community Transit is a state-wide public transportation system that provides service to more remote areas of the county. It offers fixed route services and a variety of specialized services such as paratransit, demand response, dial-a-ride, and rural transit. These options provide access to shopping centers, recreational sites, medical centers, employment opportunities and other essential services for residents of Pocahontas County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pocahontas County takes 18.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pocahontas County get to work:
- 75.3% drive their own car alone
- 7.4% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit