This page delivers traffic analytics for Clay County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Clay County, Mississippi among 129 road miles divided in 1,433 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 476 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.
4,861
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.8 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.
9.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,132
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,861 vehicles per day in Clay County, Mississippi that results in 407,869 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈149 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 4,861 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Clay carries 9% less traffic than the state average of 5,319 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 407,869 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈149 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Mississippi's statewide total. At 33.8 minutes, the average travel time is 10% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 9.7% is 36% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Clay's 4,861 vehicles per day outpaces 80% of counties in Mississippi. Its average travel time of 33.8 minutes is longer than 78% of counties in Mississippi.
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.
17,240
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.5 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.
25.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,263
A significant volume of traffic in Clay County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 17,240 vehicles per day, 635% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,345 vehicles per day. That average covers 21 highway road miles divided in 242 segments (average segment length 448 ft), together carrying 236,089 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈86.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 12% lower than the state average, at 14.1% - positioning Clay as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 42% of counties in Mississippi. 74% of counties in Mississippi see fewer highway trucks per day than Clay's roughly 2,424.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,345
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
6.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,949
The non-highway road network in Clay County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,345 vehicles per day, 86% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 17,240 vehicles per day. That average covers 109 non-highway road miles divided in 1,191 segments (average segment length 481 ft), together carrying 171,780 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈62.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 52% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (6.5%) runs 56% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Clay's overall average travel time exceeds 78% of counties in Mississippi. Trip origins here have higher average income than 43% of counties in Mississippi. 6% of counties in Mississippi have a younger driver population than Clay.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Clay County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Clay
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,861
5,319
-8.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.0%
11.1%
-0.8%
Truck % (Highway)
14.1%
15.9%
-11.5%
Avg. Travel Time
33.8 min
30.7 min
+10.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,861 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Clay's average travel time of 33.8 minutes is longer than 78% of counties in Mississippi.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 67% above the daily average.
Approximately 41% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Clay County, Mississippi. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Clay roads have a median age of 41 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,132 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
