Big Stone County, Minnesota is a rural area situated in the western part of the state. Its population is roughly 4,400 people. Despite its size and relative remoteness, Big Stone County does offer some public transportation options. The Big Stone County Public Transportation System provides three buses that traverse across the county seven days a week. These buses have twice-daily routes which can take passengers to all major towns within a 20-mile radius of Big Stone County. In addition to bus transportation, there are also two taxi services serving the area which can provide door-to-door service for those who need it. Lastly, residents may also use regional airport services in nearby towns for more distant travel needs. All of these options make it easy for residents of Big Stone County to get around without owning their own vehicle or relying on friends and family for rides.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Big Stone County takes 17.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Big Stone County get to work:
- 77.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 7.5% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit