This page delivers traffic analytics for Clay County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Clay County, North Carolina among 74 road miles divided in 987 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 393 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.
3,857
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.1 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.
11.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
60.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,010
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,857 vehicles per day in Clay County, North Carolina that results in 232,318 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈84.8 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: Clay's average daily traffic volume is 39% lower than the state average - 3,857 vehicles per day against 6,332 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 232,318 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈84.8 million per year), roughly 0.1% of North Carolina's statewide total. At 29.1 minutes, the average travel time is 10% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 36% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 11.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 42% of counties in North Carolina see less traffic than Clay's 3,857 vehicles per day. 7% of counties in North Carolina have a shorter average travel time than Clay's 29.1 minutes.
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.
7,638
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.6 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.
18.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
60.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,966
A significant volume of traffic in Clay County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,638 vehicles per day, 224% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,359 vehicles per day. That average covers 23 highway road miles divided in 280 segments (average segment length 427 ft), together carrying 123,264 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈45.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 38% lower than the state average, at 7.5% - positioning Clay as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 15% of counties in North Carolina see a lower highway truck share than Clay's 7.5%. Clay's highway truck count is higher than 2% of counties in North Carolina, at roughly 575 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,359
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.2 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.
9.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
59.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,878
The non-highway road network in Clay County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,359 vehicles per day, 69% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,638 vehicles per day. That average covers 51 non-highway road miles divided in 707 segments (average segment length 380 ft), together carrying 109,055 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈39.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 15% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.4% is 47% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 7% of counties in North Carolina see shorter overall travel times than Clay. 38% of counties in North Carolina see lower average driver income among trip origins than Clay. At 60 years, Clay's median driver age is the highest in North Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Clay County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Clay
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,857
6,332
-39.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.0%
8.7%
-19.9%
Truck % (Highway)
7.5%
12.1%
-37.7%
Avg. Travel Time
29.1 min
32.3 min
-10.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,857 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 60 years, Clay has the highest driver age of any county in North Carolina.
Approximately 22% of highway traffic and 24% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Clay County, North Carolina.
Trucks account for approximately 7.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.5% on highways.
Drivers on Clay roads have a median age of 60 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,010 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 94% above the daily average.
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)
