This page delivers traffic analytics for Houghton County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Houghton County, Michigan among 238 road miles divided in 3,242 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 387 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.
3,242
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.1 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.
11.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,697
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,242 vehicles per day in Houghton County, Michigan that results in 527,964 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈193 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: At 3,242 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Houghton carries 58% less traffic than the state average of 7,697 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Houghton accounts for about 0.2% of Michigan's statewide total, at 527,964 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈193 million per year). Journey times run 13% lower than the state level, at 29.1 minutes on average. At 38% lower than the state level, the 11.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Houghton's 3,242 vehicles per day outpaces 32% of counties in Michigan. Its average travel time of 29.1 minutes is longer than 1% of counties in Michigan.
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.
6,095
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
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.
19.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,438
A significant volume of traffic in Houghton County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,095 vehicles per day, 156% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,384 vehicles per day. That average covers 50 highway road miles divided in 750 segments (average segment length 354 ft), together carrying 235,763 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈86.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.5%) is 29% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Houghton serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 15% of counties in Michigan. By raw truck volume, Houghton carries more highway trucks than 12% of counties in Michigan.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,384
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.7 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.
9.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,359
The non-highway road network in Houghton County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,384 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,095 vehicles per day. That average covers 187 non-highway road miles divided in 2,492 segments (average segment length 397 ft), together carrying 292,201 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈107 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 17% lower than on highways. At 49% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 9.3% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 1% of counties in Michigan. Trip origins here have higher average income than 17% of counties in Michigan. Drivers here also skew toward the lowest median age in Michigan, at 40 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Houghton County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Houghton
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,242
7,697
-57.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.7%
7.7%
-0.1%
Truck % (Highway)
8.5%
12.0%
-29.3%
Avg. Travel Time
29.1 min
33.6 min
-13.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,242 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 40 years, Houghton has the lowest driver age of any county in Michigan.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Houghton County, Michigan. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
Drivers on Houghton roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $55,697 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.1 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)
