Jewett, IL is a small rural town located in Marion County with a population of just over 400 people. Despite its small size, there are several transportation options available to those living or visiting Jewett. The nearest international airport is in St. Louis, Missouri, which is approximately an hour and a half away by car. Public transportation within the city is provided by the Jewett-Wayne County Joint Bus Agency which runs on weekdays along multiple routes throughout the city and into neighboring towns. Taxis also provide transportation services in Jewett for those who need to get around in a hurry or do not have access to a car. Additionally, there are numerous bus lines that run from nearby cities like Springfield and Decatur that connect Jewett to larger urban areas throughout the state.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jewett (zip 62436) takes 22.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jewett (zip 62436) get to work:
- 80.9% drive their own car alone
- 13.8% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit