This page delivers traffic analytics for Hot Springs County, Wyoming. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hot Springs County, Wyoming among 127 road miles divided in 598 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 1,122 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.
2,854
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,662
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,854 vehicles per day in Hot Springs County, Wyoming that results in 178,858 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.3 million 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 36.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Wyoming state averages: Hot Springs sees 22% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,854 vehicles per day against 3,650), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 178,858 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.3 million per year), about 0.8% of Wyoming's statewide total. Journey times run 7% higher than the state level, at 36.8 minutes on average. By volume, Hot Springs's 2,854 vehicles per day outpaces 50% of counties in Wyoming. 59% of counties in Wyoming have a shorter average travel time than Hot Springs's 36.8 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.
4,344
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,026
A significant volume of traffic in Hot Springs County, Wyoming utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,344 vehicles per day, 126% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,923 vehicles per day. That average covers 83 highway road miles divided in 230 segments (average segment length 1,903 ft), together carrying 132,791 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.6%) is 46% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Hot Springs serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Hot Springs's highway truck share (12.6%) is higher than 26% of counties in Wyoming. By raw truck volume, Hot Springs carries more highway trucks than 11% of counties in Wyoming.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,923
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,480
The non-highway road network in Hot Springs County, Wyoming supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,923 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,344 vehicles per day. That average covers 44 non-highway road miles divided in 368 segments (average segment length 634 ft), together carrying 46,067 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 29% lower than the highway network. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 59% of counties in Wyoming. 14% of counties in Wyoming see lower average driver income among trip origins than Hot Springs. Drivers here also skew toward the highest median age in Wyoming, at 54 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 70% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 1% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +34% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -36% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Hot Springs County, Wyoming, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +34% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hot Springs
Wyoming
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,854
3,650
-21.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.7%
17.9%
-34.7%
Truck % (Highway)
12.6%
23.3%
-45.8%
Avg. Travel Time
36.8 min
34.5 min
+6.6%
How Hot Springs County compares
Hot Springs County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Hot Springs County moves 30.6% of the total daily travel; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Traffic volume here matches the areas around it, but more of that traffic is trucks - a difference in what routes through, not in how much.
Hot Springs County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Wyoming average for scale.
No other county-level area in Wyoming records a higher average driver age than Hot Springs County.
Where Hot Springs County sits among Wyoming'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
Hot Springs County
Wyoming rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,854
#12 of 23
Highway vehicle-miles per day
132,791
#18 of 20
Truck share on highways
12.6%
#15 of 20
Highway trucks per day
549
#18 of 20
Average travel time
36.8 min
#10 of 23
Average driver income
$65,662
#20 of 23
Average driver age
53.9 yrs
#1 of 23
Hot Springs County ranks #1 of 23 on average driver age but #18 of 20 on highway travel volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,854 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 54 years, Hot Springs has the highest driver age of any county in Wyoming.
Approximately 3% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
Trucks account for approximately 11.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 34% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,834 vehicles per day - a 36% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Hot Springs roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $65,662 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily 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)
