Mount Carroll, IL is a small city located in the northwestern portion of the state with a population of 1,719 according to 2019 estimates. In terms of public transportation options, Mount Carroll is served by the Sauk Valley Area Transportation System (SVATS). It's a small bus system that provides daily service to and from nearby Dixon and Sterling cities as well as services within and around Mount Carroll. SVATS also offer shuttle services to the nearest train station located in Savanna. For those who prefer air travel, Quad City International Airport is located approximately 2 hours away in Moline. Taxis are also available for hire within the city limits.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mount Carroll (zip 61053) takes 25.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mount Carroll (zip 61053) get to work:
- 78.4% drive their own car alone
- 8.0% carpool with others
- 9.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit