Hancock County, TN is a rural area located in the upper east corner of Tennessee. Despite its rural nature, the county has several transportation options available to its residents. The primary mode of public transportation is the Hancock County Public Transportation System. This system offers both local and regional bus services throughout the county, allowing residents to easily access needed destinations such as school, work, shopping centers, and more. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are plenty of roads that traverse through the county as well as nearby cities like Johnson City and Bristol which can be accessed by car or bike. With multiple public transportation options available in Hancock County, TN, it's easy for residents to get around when they need to go somewhere.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hancock County takes 34.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hancock County get to work:
- 81.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 1.8% take mass transit