Jasper County, Mississippi is a rural area located in southeast Mississippi. Though it is sparsely populated with just over 14,500 people, the county does offer some public transportation options for those who need them. The Jasper County Public Transportation (JCPT) provides accessible and reliable public transportation services to the citizens of the county. They offer door-to-door service as well as shuttle rides between larger towns in the area such as Bay Springs and Heidelberg. Passengers can also connect to regional bus services that go to larger cities like Mobile and Gulfport. In addition, JCPT also offers services for senior citizens who need assistance getting around town or to medical appointments. This service provided by JCPT makes life easier for many residents of Jasper County who rely on it for their transportation needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jasper County takes 32.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jasper County get to work:
- 84.9% drive their own car alone
- 11.1% carpool with others
- 0.7% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit