Carmi, Illinois or 62821 is a rural community with a population of 5,304 according to the 2019 census. With a small population and being rural, it does not have many public transportation options. However there are still some available for residents of Carmi.
The city of Carmi offers limited public transportation through their Senior Bus Service that runs from Monday through Friday from 8 am until 3 pm to various destinations within the city limits. It can be used by senior citizens over the age of 65 or those with special needs living in Carmi. The bus service is free but donations are welcome.
Additionally, Carmi also has access to Greyhound bus services which run daily between nearby cities such as Evansville, Mount Vernon, and Marion in Indiana as well as Paducah and Carbondale in Illinois. This provides an easy way for residents to get around town or visit nearby towns without having to drive themselves.
There are also local taxis available near Carmi for those who need quick and reliable transportation around town or for trips further away outside the city limits. These taxis charge reasonable rates based on the distance traveled and can be booked ahead of time or hailed on the street when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carmi (zip 62821) takes 22.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Carmi (zip 62821) get to work:
- 85.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.5% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit