This page delivers traffic analytics for Hampton County, South Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hampton County, South Carolina among 276 road miles divided in 2,283 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 639 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.
2,788
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.2 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.
8.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,005
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,788 vehicles per day in Hampton County, South Carolina that results in 809,413 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈295 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Carolina state averages: At 2,788 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Hampton carries 60% less traffic than the state average of 7,040 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 809,413 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈295 million per year), roughly 0.6% of South Carolina's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.2 minutes, 3% lower than the state level. At 56% lower than the state level, the 8.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Hampton's 2,788 vehicles per day outpaces 29% of counties in South Carolina. 11% of counties in South Carolina have a shorter average travel time than Hampton's 32.2 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.
19,582
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.8 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.
53.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,234
A significant volume of traffic in Hampton County, South Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 19,582 vehicles per day, 670% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,542 vehicles per day. That average covers 16 highway road miles divided in 33 segments (average segment length 2,626 ft), together carrying 359,522 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 million per year). Trucks constitute 23.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 75% higher than the state average, at 23.9% - positioning Hampton as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 98% of counties in South Carolina. Hampton also moves the highest raw count of highway trucks in South Carolina, at roughly 5,234 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,542
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
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.
7.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,650
The non-highway road network in Hampton County, South Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,542 vehicles per day, 87% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 19,582 vehicles per day. That average covers 260 non-highway road miles divided in 2,250 segments (average segment length 610 ft), together carrying 449,892 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈164 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 60% lower than on highways. At 56% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.4% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 11% of counties in South Carolina. Hampton's average driver income exceeds 13% of counties in South Carolina. The driver population here skews older than 80% of counties in South Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Hampton County, South Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hampton
South Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,788
7,040
-60.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.9%
9.5%
+67.5%
Truck % (Highway)
23.9%
13.7%
+74.5%
Avg. Travel Time
32.2 min
33.3 min
-3.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,788 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Hampton carries the highest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in South Carolina, at roughly 5,234 trucks per day.
Approximately 92% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hampton County, South Carolina. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Hampton roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $50,005 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 15.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 23.9% on highways.
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)
