Webster County, Kentucky is located in western Kentucky and is a rural area that is home to about 13,500 people. Despite its small size and rural location, Webster County offers an array of transportation options. The county has several public bus routes operated by the Paducah Transit System, allowing residents to travel within the county as well as to neighboring counties such as Union and Crittenden. For those who prefer to drive, Interstate 69 runs through the center of Webster County providing direct access to nearby cities and towns. In addition, there are several airports including Simmons Edwards Airport in Dixon and Barkley Regional Airport near Paducah that provide commercial air services for residents of Webster County. With these transportation options available, residents of Webster County have easy access to the amenities of larger cities while still enjoying the advantages of living in a rural area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Webster County takes 25.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Webster County get to work:
- 82.3% drive their own car alone
- 12.3% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit