Hancock County, Ohio is located in the Northwest region of the state and has a population of approximately 77,000. One of the main transportation options available to residents and visitors is public transit. The Hancock Public Transit System (HPTS) operates buses throughout the county providing access to local businesses, medical facilities, schools, parks, shops and attractions. HPTS also provides connection to Toledo and downtown Findlay on select routes. Additionally, private taxi companies offer services throughout Hancock County. Amtrak also serves Findlay with daily routes to Chicago and Pittsburgh. For those looking to utilize air travel, Rickenbacker International Airport is located an hour south of the county in Columbus offering both domestic and international flights. With a variety of transportation options available, traveling around Hancock County is convenient for all who visit or live there.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hancock County takes 17.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hancock County get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit