Hickman County, located in the state of Kentucky, is known for its scenic landscape and rural charm. Despite being a small county of only 4,424 people according to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2019, Hickman residents and visitors alike have access to public transportation options to help them get around the area. The primary mode of public transport available in Hickman County is through Amtrak's intercity train service that connects Nashville with Fulton and Paducah, KY and stops at a station located in Wickliffe, just 3 miles away from the county seat of Clinton. This service offers daily trips between its four stops with connections to other parts of the country via different cities. Additionally, The Transit Authority of West Kentucky (TAWK) provides citizens with fixed route bus services as well as on-demand paratransit services throughout many counties within western Kentucky, including Hickman County. TAWK’s mission is to provide safe and reliable public transit services throughout the region that promote mobility and independence for those without access to other forms of transportation.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hickman County takes 18.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hickman County get to work:
- 81.0% drive their own car alone
- 6.0% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit