Ogemaw County, located in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is a predominantly rural area with small towns and villages stretching throughout. Despite its rural nature, Ogemaw County residents have access to some public transportation options. The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA) provides a Dial-A-Ride program that provides door-to-door transportation for those who qualify. This service is available within the county as well as to surrounding counties in certain circumstances. In addition, NEMCSA offers a medical transportation service which assists those who need to travel outside the county for medical care. Lastly, Greyhound Bus Lines also services the region, providing daily trips from West Branch to Saginaw and other surrounding areas. By utilizing all of these services, residents of Ogemaw County can easily access locations within the county and beyond with relative ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ogemaw County takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ogemaw County get to work:
- 82.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.5% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit