Carroll, Mississippi is located in the northwestern corner of the state and is a rural county with limited public transportation options. The main form of transportation available in the county is the Carroll County Transit System, which provides local rides within the county for those with limited access to other forms of transportation. This service provides door-to-door van service to individuals who are elderly, disabled or have low incomes. In addition, there are two taxi services that operate throughout the county but mainly serve visitors traveling to and from nearby airports. There are also several car rental companies as well as ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. For those looking for long distance travel options, Jackson-Evers International Airport is just two hours away and provides flights to destinations throughout the United States. All these transportation options make it possible for residents and visitors alike to get around Carroll County easily.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carroll County takes 28.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Carroll County get to work:
- 92.6% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit