Elk County, Kansas is a rural, sparsely populated area. Despite the low population density, there are still several options for public transportation available within the county. The county seat of Howard has a municipal bus system called CIBUS. The bus runs throughout the town and connects to nearby towns without requiring a transfer. Additionally, the county is serviced by two Greyhound routes traveling east-west and north-south in order to provide residents access to larger cities outside of the county. Regional transit authority Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency offers multiple routes in and around Elk County as well, providing shuttle services between Howard and nearby towns as well as transportation to outlying medical facilities. With these various options available, residents of Elk County have access to reliable public transportation within their region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elk County takes 27.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elk County get to work:
- 71.8% drive their own car alone
- 12.9% carpool with others
- 6.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit