Storm Lake, IA is a small town situated in Buena Vista County in the state of Iowa. The total population of Storm Lake as of 2019 was 10,600 people. Despite its small size, there are plenty of transportation options available in Storm Lake to meet the needs of its citizens and visitors. Public transportation consists of two city bus routes that make stops at various locations throughout the city including Downtown, Parkwood Estates, Wal-Mart, and other important locations around town. Additionally, Greyhound buses provide services between nearby cities such as Des Moines, Omaha and Sioux City. There is also an airport located near Storm Lake that provides charter flights for business or leisure travel. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, US Highway 71 runs through the heart of Storm Lake with several connecting highways making it easy to access the rest of the state and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Storm Lake (zip 50588) takes 11.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Storm Lake (zip 50588) get to work:
- 68.2% drive their own car alone
- 18.7% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit