This page delivers traffic analytics for Henry County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Henry County, Illinois among 534 road miles divided in 3,033 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 930 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.
3,063
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.0 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.
9.1%
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.
$79,346
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,063 vehicles per day in Henry County, Illinois that results in 1,798,000 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈656 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Henry's average daily traffic volume is 64% lower than the state average - 3,063 vehicles per day against 8,480 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,798,000 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈656 million per year), roughly 0.8% of Illinois's statewide total. Journey times run 6% lower than the state level, at 32.0 minutes on average. Congestion runs 56% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Henry's 3,063 vehicles per day outpaces 54% of counties in Illinois. 23% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Henry's 32.0 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.
8,385
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
26.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
52.5 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.
17.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,643
A significant volume of traffic in Henry County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,385 vehicles per day, 208% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,719 vehicles per day. That average covers 119 highway road miles divided in 184 segments (average segment length 3,402 ft), together carrying 1,036,184 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈378 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 78% of counties in Illinois. Trucks constitute 26.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (26.3%) is 52% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Henry serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 77% of counties in Illinois see a lower highway truck share than Henry's 26.3%. Henry's highway truck count is higher than 56% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 2,207 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,719
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.7 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.
8.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,025
The non-highway road network in Henry County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,719 vehicles per day, 68% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,385 vehicles per day. That average covers 415 non-highway road miles divided in 2,849 segments (average segment length 770 ft), together carrying 761,816 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈278 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 70% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.5% is 59% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 23% of counties in Illinois. Trip origins here have higher average income than 73% of counties in Illinois. The driver population here skews older than 71% of counties in Illinois.
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 75% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 13% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Henry County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Henry
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,063
8,480
-63.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
18.5%
10.2%
+82.0%
Truck % (Highway)
26.3%
17.3%
+51.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.0 min
34.1 min
-6.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,063 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Henry's highway truck share of 26.3% is higher than 77% of counties in Illinois.
Drivers on Henry roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $79,346 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 18.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 26.3% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 8% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,588 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
