
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Estill County, Kentucky
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,139 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 7.7% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 29.6 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 9.2% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 46.6 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $45,423 |
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The average monitored road in Estill County, Kentucky carries 2,139 vehicles per day. Across its 112 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 178,044 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.0 million per year). Trucks are a smaller part of the mix than across Kentucky: 7.7% against 12.1%.
Traffic 54% below the Kentucky average
Estill sees 54% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,139 vehicles per day against 4,696), suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.1% of Kentucky's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 65% of counties in Kentucky see more traffic than Estill's 2,139 vehicles per day.
At 29.6 minutes, the average travel time is 7% lower than the state level. Its average travel time of 29.6 minutes is shorter than 69% of counties in Kentucky.
Congestion runs 37% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.2%, which means smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Estill County, Kentucky
| Traffic | vehicles per day8,357 |
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| Trucks | 8.7% |
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| Average travel time | 32.0 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 16.5% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 45.6 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $51,589 |
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Highways carry a significant share of travel in Estill County, Kentucky: 30% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 8,357 vehicles per day, 391% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,703 vehicles per day.
That comes from just 6% of the monitored road miles: 6 miles in 88 segments, carrying 53,941 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈19.7 million per year).
Lower highway truck share than 96% of counties in Kentucky
Highway truck concentration here runs 45% lower than the state average, at 8.7%. Highways here carry mainly commuter and local trips, with little through freight.
96% of counties in Kentucky see a higher highway truck share than Estill's 8.7%. Estill's highway truck count is lower than 57% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 730 trucks per day.

Non-highway Traffic in Estill County, Kentucky
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,703 |
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| Trucks | 7.2% |
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| Average travel time | 29.4 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 8.7% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 47.3 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $42,905 |
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A little more than half of the driving in Estill County, Kentucky happens on local roads: 70% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 1,703 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 94% of the monitored road miles (106 miles in 1,257 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 124,103 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈45.3 million per year). Trucks make up 7.2% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 14 vehicles.
Drivers from lower-income areas than 91% of counties in Kentucky
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 18% fewer trucks by share.
At 37% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.7% signals easier movement on local roads.
Estill's average driver income is lower than 91% of counties in Kentucky. The driver population here skews younger than 78% of counties in Kentucky.