This page delivers traffic analytics for Houston County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Houston County, Georgia among 443 road miles divided in 7,071 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 331 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.
8,846
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
16.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,894
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,846 vehicles per day in Houston County, Georgia that results in 3,338,144 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: Houston's average daily traffic volume is 20% higher than the state average - 8,846 vehicles per day against 7,398 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Houston accounts for about 1.2% of Georgia's statewide total, at 3,338,144 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). The average trip takes 32.4 minutes, 3% lower than the state level. At 2% lower than the state level, the 16.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Houston's 8,846 vehicles per day outpaces 92% of counties in Georgia. On travel time, Houston runs longer than 36% of counties in Georgia.
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.
9,664
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.2 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.
22.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$90,387
A significant volume of traffic in Houston County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,664 vehicles per day, 10% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,787 vehicles per day. That average covers 87 highway road miles divided in 474 segments (average segment length 971 ft), together carrying 1,294,597 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈473 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 80% of counties in Georgia. Trucks constitute 17.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 17.6%, highway truck share is 30% higher than the state average, marking Houston as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 75% of counties in Georgia. By raw truck volume, Houston carries more highway trucks than 72% of counties in Georgia.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,787
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
16.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,488
The non-highway road network in Houston County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,787 vehicles per day, 9% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,664 vehicles per day. That average covers 356 non-highway road miles divided in 6,597 segments (average segment length 285 ft), together carrying 2,043,547 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈746 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 70% fewer trucks by share. At 16.1%, the non-highway congestion ratio matches the state level closely. Houston's overall average travel time exceeds 36% of counties in Georgia. Trip origins here have higher average income than 91% of counties in Georgia. Houston's median driver age is higher than 21% of counties in Georgia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +2% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Houston County, Georgia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +2% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Houston
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,846
7,398
+19.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.0%
9.7%
+3.7%
Truck % (Highway)
17.6%
13.6%
+30.1%
Avg. Travel Time
32.4 min
33.6 min
-3.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,846 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Houston have higher average income than 91% of counties in Georgia.
Drivers on Houston roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $88,894 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 2% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 8,250 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Houston County, Georgia. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.6% on highways.
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)
