Worth County, Iowa is located in the northern part of the state and is home to approximately 6,818 people. The county seat is located in Northwood, IA. Being a rural area, Worth County does not have a mass transit system like other larger cities do. However, there are still plenty of transportation options available for residents of Worth County.
The Worth County Transit provides local bus service within the communities of Northwood and Manly. This public transportation service provides citizens with access to medical appointments, shopping destinations, employment centers and more. In addition to this public transportation option, there are several taxi companies that serve the county as well as a private shuttle service that provides rides from Northwood to Mason City on weekdays. Those who prefer to drive themselves can take advantage of local car rental services or rent bicycles from nearby shops.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Worth County takes 20.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Worth County get to work:
- 84.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.7% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit