This page delivers traffic analytics for Charlevoix County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Charlevoix County, Michigan among 159 road miles divided in 1,866 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 451 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,311
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
11.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,332
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,311 vehicles per day in Charlevoix County, Michigan that results in 588,679 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈215 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: At 4,311 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Charlevoix carries 44% less traffic than the state average of 7,697 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 588,679 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈215 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Michigan's statewide total. At 31.8 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 38% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 11.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Charlevoix carries more traffic than 62% of counties in Michigan. Its average travel time of 31.8 minutes is longer than 23% of counties in Michigan.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
9,101
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.5 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
26.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,850
A significant volume of traffic in Charlevoix County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,101 vehicles per day, 174% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,319 vehicles per day. That average covers 32 highway road miles divided in 320 segments (average segment length 524 ft), together carrying 241,094 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈88.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.3%) is 31% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Charlevoix serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Charlevoix's highway truck share (8.3%) is higher than 12% of counties in Michigan. By raw truck volume, Charlevoix carries more highway trucks than 34% of counties in Michigan.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,319
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.8 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
8.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,596
The non-highway road network in Charlevoix County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,319 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,101 vehicles per day. That average covers 128 non-highway road miles divided in 1,546 segments (average segment length 436 ft), together carrying 347,585 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈127 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 37% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.3% is 54% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 23% of counties in Michigan. Trip origins here have higher average income than 80% of counties in Michigan. The driver population here skews older than 73% of counties in Michigan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Charlevoix County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Charlevoix
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,311
7,697
-44.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.5%
7.7%
-15.6%
Truck % (Highway)
8.3%
12.0%
-30.5%
Avg. Travel Time
31.8 min
33.6 min
-5.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,311 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Charlevoix skews older than 73% of counties in Michigan.
Drivers on Charlevoix roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $78,332 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 6.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.3% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
Approximately 26% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Charlevoix County, Michigan. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
