Rusk County, Wisconsin is a rural county in the northwest part of the state. It does not have any major metropolitan areas, and its population is relatively small compared to other counties in the state. However, there are still several options for public transportation available in Rusk County. The county has a bus system provided by Waukesha Metro Transit that operates between various cities and towns in the area. This service allows those living in Rusk County to travel throughout the region for shopping, work or entertainment purposes. In addition, local taxi companies offer rides within Rusk County as well as to nearby locations such as Eau Claire and Wausau. For those who prefer alternative modes of transportation, there are bike trails that run through some of the local parks and nature preserves. These trails provide easy access to scenic views of the countryside as well as a great way to stay fit while exploring the outdoors.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rusk County takes 21.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rusk County get to work:
- 75.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 7.5% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit