This page delivers traffic analytics for Hancock County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hancock County, Mississippi among 369 road miles divided in 3,408 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 572 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.
5,835
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.9%
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.
16.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,866
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,835 vehicles per day in Hancock County, Mississippi that results in 2,876,847 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion 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 32.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 5,835 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Hancock carries 10% more 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 2,876,847 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year), roughly 2.9% of Mississippi's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.2 minutes, 5% higher than the state level. At 8% higher than the state level, the 16.4% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 90% of counties in Mississippi see less traffic than Hancock's 5,835 vehicles per day. On travel time, Hancock runs longer than 60% 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.
27,060
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
51.6 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.
59.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,014
A significant volume of traffic in Hancock County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 27,060 vehicles per day, 389% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,532 vehicles per day. That average covers 40 highway road miles divided in 48 segments (average segment length 4,407 ft), together carrying 1,136,765 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈415 million per year). By highway travel volume, Hancock outranks 86% of counties in Mississippi. Trucks constitute 17.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 10% higher than the state average, at 17.5% - positioning Hancock as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Hancock's highway truck share (17.5%) is higher than 75% of counties in Mississippi. By raw volume, Hancock carries the highest number of highway trucks in Mississippi - roughly 4,955 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,532
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.9 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.
15.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,324
The non-highway road network in Hancock County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,532 vehicles per day, 80% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 27,060 vehicles per day. That average covers 329 non-highway road miles divided in 3,360 segments (average segment length 517 ft), together carrying 1,740,082 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈635 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 62% fewer trucks by share. At 6% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 15.8% signals more friction on local roads. 60% of counties in Mississippi see shorter overall travel times than Hancock. Trip origins here have higher average income than 89% of counties in Mississippi. The driver population here skews older than 99% of counties in Mississippi.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 7% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +13% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Hancock County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +13% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hancock
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,835
5,319
+9.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.9%
11.1%
-1.5%
Truck % (Highway)
17.5%
15.9%
+9.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.2 min
30.7 min
+4.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,835 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Hancock carries the highest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Mississippi, at roughly 4,955 trucks per day.
Drivers on Hancock roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $68,866 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 10.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.5% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 13% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,189 vehicles per day - a 11% decrease from the annual 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)
