Lauderdale County, Mississippi is known for its vibrant agricultural and industrial communities. It is conveniently located near major transportation corridors such as Interstates 59 and 20, providing residents with a variety of travel options. Public transportation within the county is provided by Meridian Transit Authority (MTA), which services numerous cities throughout Lauderdale. MTA operates bus routes in the city of Meridian that also connect to other local cities including Collinsville, Toomsuba, Marion, Quitman, Sumner and Russell. In addition to public bus service, Amtrak provides daily rail service on its City of New Orleans route that stops in Meridian and other nearby towns in Lauderdale County. Other transportation options include taxi services and rental cars available at local airports.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lauderdale County takes 19.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lauderdale County get to work:
- 83.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 1.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit