Hale County, Texas is located in the southern panhandle of the state and has a population estimated at 36,000 as of 2019. Despite its relatively small size, Hale County has access to a wide range of transportation options. The city of Plainview is served by South Plains Area Rural Transportation System (SPARTS), a public transportation service that covers much of the surrounding rural area. Additionally, Tarver Bus Lines offers daily intercity bus routes between Plainview and Amarillo, Lubbock, and Clovis.
For visitors traveling by air, the nearest regional airport is simply known as ‘Plainview Airport’ and is located in Hale County’s southernmost corner. For long-distance travelers, Amarillo International Airport provides direct flights to major cities across the United States. Lastly, for those who prefer to drive themselves around Hale County, both Interstate 27 and U.S. Highway 87 provide easy access to major cities in the region such as Amarillo and Lubbock.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hale County takes 17.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hale County get to work:
- 82.3% drive their own car alone
- 12.5% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit