Brownstown, IL is a small rural community located in Fayette County. It is primarily a farming and agricultural community, but also offers its residents access to some modern amenities. One of those amenities is public transportation, with Brownstown residents having several options for getting around town. The local Massac-Fayette Public Transportation provides regular shuttle services within the county limits that pick up and drop off passengers at various points around Brownstown. Residents can also take advantage of Amtrak's Lincoln Service line which stops in nearby Effingham and Vandalia stations for easy access to larger cities like St. Louis or Chicago. Additionally, there are private companies within the area that offer car sharing services as well as taxi services and other transportation options for those looking for an alternative means of travel within the county. With these various transportation options available, Brownstown residents have plenty of choices when it comes to getting around town and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Brownstown takes 25.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Brownstown get to work:
- 86.4% drive their own car alone
- 5.4% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit