Iron, MO County is a rural area with few public transportation options. It is largely served by local taxi services, although there are some limited bus lines available that connect to neighboring cities. Most major travel within Iron County is done via personal vehicles such as cars and trucks, and the county is connected to nearby areas via several highways, including US 67 and Missouri Route 32. For those who need access to airports, there are two regional airports located in Cape Girardeau and Farmington which provide flights throughout the year. There are also several shuttle services available for transporting individuals between these two cities and Iron County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Iron County takes 28.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Iron County get to work:
- 82.3% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit