Wayne County, Iowa is located in the southeast corner of the state and has a total area of 546 square miles. The county population is estimated at 6,704 in 2019. Wayne County offers a few public transportation options to allow those who don't drive or do not have access to a car to get around the county easily. The most prominent option for public transportation is Southeast Iowa Regional Transit (SIRT). This option provides a variety of bus services throughout the county for both rural and urban areas. SIRT also provides door-to-door service for those living within certain areas of Wayne County which can be scheduled up to two weeks in advance with them directly. In addition, SIRT offers taxi coupons available at all four senior centers located in Wayne County. For those needing assistance getting to medical appointments, the county offers a Medical Transportation Program that will take residents from rural areas into Clarinda and Shenandoah free of charge. It is important for all citizens of Wayne County to have access to reliable transportation options so that they can reach their destinations safely and on time.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wayne County takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wayne County get to work:
- 76.9% drive their own car alone
- 11.1% carpool with others
- 5.7% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit