This page delivers traffic analytics for Holmes County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Holmes County, Mississippi among 254 road miles divided in 1,370 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 978 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.
1,983
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.2 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.
6.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,317
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,983 vehicles per day in Holmes County, Mississippi that results in 780,658 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈285 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 36.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 1,983 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Holmes carries 63% less 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 780,658 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈285 million per year), roughly 0.8% of Mississippi's statewide total. At 36.2 minutes, the average travel time is 18% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 58% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Holmes carries more traffic than 26% of counties in Mississippi. 90% of counties in Mississippi have a shorter average travel time than Holmes's 36.2 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.
6,824
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
25.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
69.3 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.
16.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,189
A significant volume of traffic in Holmes County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,824 vehicles per day, 271% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,838 vehicles per day. That average covers 64 highway road miles divided in 40 segments (average segment length 8,385 ft), together carrying 478,025 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈174 million per year). By highway travel volume, Holmes outranks 55% of counties in Mississippi. Trucks constitute 25.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (25.9%) is 63% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Holmes serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 99% of counties in Mississippi see a lower highway truck share than Holmes's 25.9%. By raw truck volume, Holmes carries more highway trucks than 84% of counties in Mississippi.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,838
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.2 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.
6.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$37,700
The non-highway road network in Holmes County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,838 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,824 vehicles per day. That average covers 190 non-highway road miles divided in 1,330 segments (average segment length 755 ft), together carrying 302,633 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈110 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 60% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (6.1%) runs 60% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 90% of counties in Mississippi. Holmes's average driver income exceeds 33% of counties in Mississippi. 27% of counties in Mississippi have a younger driver population than Holmes.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Holmes County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Holmes
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,983
5,319
-62.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
19.9%
11.1%
+79.2%
Truck % (Highway)
25.9%
15.9%
+62.9%
Avg. Travel Time
36.2 min
30.7 min
+18.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,983 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Holmes skews older than 27% of counties in Mississippi.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.2 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 7:00 PM in the evening - about 66% above the daily average.
Drivers on Holmes roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $51,317 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 19.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 25.9% on highways.
Approximately 77% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Holmes County, Mississippi. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
