This page delivers traffic analytics for Emmet County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Emmet County, Michigan among 186 road miles divided in 2,577 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 382 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.
7,019
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
19.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,892
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,019 vehicles per day in Emmet County, Michigan that results in 861,963 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈315 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: Emmet's average daily traffic volume is 9% lower than the state average - 7,019 vehicles per day against 7,697 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 861,963 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈315 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Michigan's statewide total. At 31.3 minutes, the average travel time is 7% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 19.3% is 5% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 88% of counties in Michigan see less traffic than Emmet's 7,019 vehicles per day. On travel time, Emmet runs longer than 17% 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.
13,763
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
35.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,432
A significant volume of traffic in Emmet County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,763 vehicles per day, 287% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,552 vehicles per day. That average covers 49 highway road miles divided in 875 segments (average segment length 294 ft), together carrying 511,342 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈187 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 7.2%, highway truck share is 40% lower than the state average, marking Emmet as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Emmet's highway truck share (7.2%) is higher than 3% of counties in Michigan. 41% of counties in Michigan see fewer highway trucks per day than Emmet's roughly 995.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,552
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.4 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.
11.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,775
The non-highway road network in Emmet County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,552 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,763 vehicles per day. That average covers 138 non-highway road miles divided in 1,702 segments (average segment length 427 ft), together carrying 350,621 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈128 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 38% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (11.1%) runs 39% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 17% of counties in Michigan. Trip origins here have higher average income than 76% of counties in Michigan. The driver population here skews older than 68% of counties in Michigan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Emmet County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Emmet
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,019
7,697
-8.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.1%
7.7%
-20.4%
Truck % (Highway)
7.2%
12.0%
-39.5%
Avg. Travel Time
31.3 min
33.6 min
-6.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,019 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Emmet have higher average income than 76% of counties in Michigan.
Drivers on Emmet roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $75,892 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.3 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 3:00 PM in the evening - about 84% 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)
