Barron County, Wisconsin is a rural area located in the northwestern portion of the state. Despite its rural location, Barron County offers various public transportation options to its residents. The county operates a public transit system called the North Line which provides service from Rice Lake to Cumberland, and includes stops at local businesses and government offices along the way. Additionally, Barron County participates in the Intercity Bus Program with connections to Eau Claire, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls. For those looking for more direct transportation options, Barron County has two regional airports located in Rice Lake and Chetek. Both offer flights to major cities across Wisconsin as well as connecting flights to other states.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Barron County takes 19.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Barron County get to work:
- 80.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 6.3% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit