This page delivers traffic analytics for Hardee County, Florida. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hardee County, Florida among 307 road miles divided in 2,205 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 734 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.
3,817
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.9 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.
10.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,238
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,817 vehicles per day in Hardee County, Florida that results in 976,462 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈356 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Florida state averages: Hardee sees 62% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,817 vehicles per day against 9,922), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 976,462 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈356 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Florida's statewide total. At 36.9 minutes, the average travel time is 11% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 54% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Hardee carries more traffic than 29% of counties in Florida. Its average travel time of 36.9 minutes is longer than 83% of counties in Florida.
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.
10,912
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.1 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.
22.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,618
A significant volume of traffic in Hardee County, Florida utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,912 vehicles per day, 308% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,674 vehicles per day. That average covers 42 highway road miles divided in 306 segments (average segment length 726 ft), together carrying 373,283 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈136 million per year). Trucks constitute 17.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 52% higher than the state average, at 17.2% - positioning Hardee as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 68% of counties in Florida. 19% of counties in Florida see fewer highway trucks per day than Hardee's roughly 1,881.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,674
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.8 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.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,164
The non-highway road network in Hardee County, Florida supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,674 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,912 vehicles per day. That average covers 264 non-highway road miles divided in 1,899 segments (average segment length 735 ft), together carrying 603,179 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈220 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 24% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.0% is 60% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 83% of counties in Florida see shorter overall travel times than Hardee. Trip origins here have higher average income than 38% of counties in Florida. Hardee's median driver age is higher than 30% of counties in Florida.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Hardee County, Florida, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hardee
Florida
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,817
9,922
-61.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.7%
8.6%
+70.6%
Truck % (Highway)
17.2%
11.3%
+52.3%
Avg. Travel Time
36.9 min
33.2 min
+11.2%
How Hardee County compares
Hardee County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Hardee County moves 12.1% of the total daily travel and is 45.0% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.
Hardee County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Florida average for scale.
Hardee County sits in the bottom quarter of the Florida field on highway travel volume, at #56 of 60.
Where Hardee County sits among Florida's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Hardee County
Florida rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
3,817
#48 of 67
Highway vehicle-miles per day
373,283
#56 of 60
Truck share on highways
17.2%
#20 of 60
Highway trucks per day
1,881
#49 of 60
Average travel time
36.9 min
#12 of 67
Average driver income
$65,238
#42 of 67
Average driver age
46.2 yrs
#47 of 67
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #12 of 67 on average travel time, against #56 of 60 on highway travel volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,817 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Hardee carries more traffic than 29% of counties in Florida, averaging 3,817 vehicles per day.
Trucks account for approximately 14.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.2% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hardee County, Florida. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Hardee roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $65,238 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
