Scott County, Iowa is located in the eastern part of the state and has an estimated population of 166,000. The county provides access to different transportation options that make it easier for people to get around. These include the Scott Area Regional Transit (SART) bus system. SART serves Davenport, Iowa and the surrounding areas and offers connections throughout the county. Additionally, there are taxi services available in the county which offer door-to-door service in a timely manner. For those living further away, Amtrak also provides service to Scott County with stops in Davenport and Bettendorf. Finally, for those who prefer to drive themselves, there are several major highways that run through Scott County and provide easy access to other parts of Iowa or other states. With these transportation options available, getting around Scott County is made easier for its residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Scott County takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Scott County get to work:
- 86.0% drive their own car alone
- 6.3% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit