Gogebic County, Michigan is a mostly rural area in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Despite its size, it is home to many small towns and cities that have public transportation options. The Gogebic County Transit Authority operates daily bus service to local destinations such as Bessemer, Ironwood and Wakefield. The transit system also provides seasonal service to popular winter sports areas such as Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort. In addition to buses, Gogebic County has a few taxi companies which provide safe rides for residents who need to get around the county. For those looking for another option for getting around, Amtrak services daily runs from Ironwood Station to Chicago with stops at other local towns along the way. Overall, visitors and residents of Gogebic County are well served by multiple public transportation options that make it easy to get around the county.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gogebic County takes 17.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gogebic County get to work:
- 80.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.8% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit