Pearl City, IL 61062 is a small town with a population of just under 1,000. Despite its size, the city is serviced by a robust public transportation system. The primary form of public transport within Pearl City is provided by the Joining forces for Affordable Transportation (JFAT): a local non-profit organization that provides rides to seniors and those with disabilities. JFAT operates two vehicles: one mini-van and one ten-seat van that travel around town during business hours Monday through Friday. In addition, the city provides regular bus service to surrounding communities such as Freeport and Rockford. This service runs Monday through Saturday from 6am - 9pm providing convenient access for those commuting into or out of town. For visitors or those visiting family in neighboring towns, there are also several taxis available throughout the city that can provide door-to-door service.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pearl City (zip 61062) takes 20.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pearl City (zip 61062) get to work:
- 79.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 7.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit