This page delivers traffic analytics for Houston County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Houston County, Texas among 375 road miles divided in 2,578 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 769 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.
2,231
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.6 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.
7.0%
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.
$58,108
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,231 vehicles per day in Houston County, Texas that results in 687,543 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈251 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 38.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Houston's average daily traffic volume is 68% lower than the state average - 2,231 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Houston accounts for about 0.1% of Texas's statewide total, at 687,543 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈251 million per year). The average trip takes 38.6 minutes, 18% higher than the state level. At 57% lower than the state level, the 7.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Houston's 2,231 vehicles per day outpaces 32% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Houston runs longer than 71% of counties in Texas.
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.
4,815
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.2 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.
10.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,648
A significant volume of traffic in Houston County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,815 vehicles per day, 293% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,226 vehicles per day. That average covers 100 highway road miles divided in 722 segments (average segment length 728 ft), together carrying 437,384 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈160 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.1%, highway truck share is 12% lower than the state average, marking Houston as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 26% of counties in Texas. 20% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Houston's roughly 581.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,226
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.4 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.
5.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,780
The non-highway road network in Houston County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,226 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,815 vehicles per day. That average covers 276 non-highway road miles divided in 1,856 segments (average segment length 785 ft), together carrying 250,158 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈91.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 28% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (5.8%) runs 64% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 71% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 13% of counties in Texas. 88% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Houston.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 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 18% 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, Texas, 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
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,231
6,895
-67.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.8%
9.8%
+10.8%
Truck % (Highway)
12.1%
13.8%
-12.2%
Avg. Travel Time
38.6 min
32.6 min
+18.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,231 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Houston skews older than 88% of counties in Texas.
Trucks account for approximately 10.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.1% on highways.
Approximately 10% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Houston County, Texas. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Traffic volumes are typically 2% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,082 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Houston roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $58,108 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
