Scott County, Kentucky is located in central part of the state, near Lexington and the Daniel Boone National Forest. The county has a population of 24,000 people and covers an area of 309 square miles. In terms of transportation, Scott County offers a variety of options for its residents. The county has 4 major highways running through it - Interstate 75 and US highways 25, 27, and 460 - which provide access to nearby towns and cities for commuters. There is also public transit available in the form of Scott County Transit Authority buses, which provide service to most parts of the county. Additionally, both motorcycles and bicycles are allowed on most roads throughout the county. With these options available to its residents, Scott County provides easy access to transportation for all its inhabitants.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Scott County takes 21.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Scott County get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 10.1% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit