Tensas, Louisiana is located in the East Carroll Parish. The parish has a population of roughly 5,400 people and covers an area of 638 square miles. Public transportation options in Tensas are limited to private taxi services and a small bus service that operates twice daily. The bus service runs from the town's center to other key locations in the parish, including local schools and medical facilities. Taxis can be used for more local transportation needs such as running errands or traveling to nearby towns and cities, but they cost significantly more than taking the bus. For those looking for long-distance travel options, it is best to rely on either personal vehicles or commercial airline services available at nearby airports.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Tensas County takes 0.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Tensas County get to work:
- 88.9% drive their own car alone
- 4.4% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit