McDowell County, NC is a rural county located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The county is home to a population of approximately 44,000 people. Despite its rural location, there are a variety of transportation options available for those living in McDowell County. These include public bus services operated by McDowell Transit and NonStop Transportation, as well as other private transportation companies like Biggs & McDaniel Taxi Cab Services. For longer journeys, regional airports such as the Marion Municipal Airport offer air travel around the area and beyond. Finally, for those who prefer to drive themselves, US Highway 70 and I-40 provide easy access to Asheville and other nearby towns and cities. With all these options available, it's clear that residents of McDowell County have reliable means of getting around their community.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in McDowell County takes 23.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in McDowell County get to work:
- 80.3% drive their own car alone
- 14.3% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit