Cedar County, MO is located in the southwestern corner of the state and is part of the greater area known as the Ozarks. This rural county has a population of nearly 10,000 residents spread across several small towns and communities. Despite its rural location, Cedar County offers a number of public transportation options to help facilitate travel for both residents and visitors. Public bus routes are available through the Missouri Department of Transportation, providing access to nearby cities such as Springfield and St. Louis. Additionally, Amtrak services are available via nearby Marshfield Station, which is approximately 20 miles from Cedar County’s largest town—El Dorado Springs. The station provides access to both intercity and regional trains for convenient travel throughout Missouri and beyond. For those seeking a more personal experience, taxi services such as Uber or Lyft are also available in Cedar County. Lastly, bicycle-sharing programs in certain areas offer an environmentally friendly option for short-distance trips around town. All these public transportation options make it easy for people in Cedar County to get where they need to go without relying on their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cedar County takes 25.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cedar County get to work:
- 85.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit