This page delivers traffic analytics for Kemper County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kemper County, Mississippi among 222 road miles divided in 1,043 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 1,125 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.
1,431
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.0 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.
4.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,589
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,431 vehicles per day in Kemper County, Mississippi that results in 333,473 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈122 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: Kemper's average daily traffic volume is 73% lower than the state average - 1,431 vehicles per day against 5,319 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 333,473 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈122 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Mississippi's statewide total. The average trip takes 39.0 minutes, 27% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 69% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 4.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 2% of counties in Mississippi see less traffic than Kemper's 1,431 vehicles per day. On travel time, Kemper runs longer than 95% of counties in Mississippi.
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.
2,927
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
63.4 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.
6.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
32.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,557
A significant volume of traffic in Kemper County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,927 vehicles per day, 144% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,197 vehicles per day. That average covers 53 highway road miles divided in 141 segments (average segment length 1,976 ft), together carrying 161,125 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.1%) is 18% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Kemper serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 25% of counties in Mississippi. Kemper's highway truck count is higher than 13% of counties in Mississippi, at roughly 383 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,197
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.
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.
4.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,408
The non-highway road network in Kemper County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,197 vehicles per day, 59% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,927 vehicles per day. That average covers 169 non-highway road miles divided in 902 segments (average segment length 992 ft), together carrying 172,349 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈62.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 18% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.4% is 70% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 95% of counties in Mississippi see shorter overall travel times than Kemper. Trip origins here have higher average income than 26% of counties in Mississippi. 2% of counties in Mississippi have a younger driver population than Kemper.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Kemper County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Kemper
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,431
5,319
-73.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.9%
11.1%
+7.4%
Truck % (Highway)
13.1%
15.9%
-17.7%
Avg. Travel Time
39.0 min
30.7 min
+27.2%
How Kemper County compares
Kemper County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Kemper County is 48.5% less congested and carries 55.0% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.
Kemper County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Mississippi average for scale.
Kemper County sits in the bottom quarter of the Mississippi field on average daily traffic volume, at #80 of 82.
Where Kemper County sits among Mississippi'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
Kemper County
Mississippi rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,431
#80 of 82
Highway vehicle-miles per day
161,125
#62 of 78
Truck share on highways
13.1%
#59 of 78
Highway trucks per day
383
#68 of 78
Average travel time
39.0 min
#5 of 82
Average driver income
$48,589
#61 of 82
Average driver age
39.3 yrs
#80 of 82
Kemper County ranks #5 of 82 on average travel time but #80 of 82 on average daily traffic volume. Some of the longest trips in Mississippi on some of its emptiest roads - distance, not congestion, is what sets travel time here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,431 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Kemper carries more traffic than 2% of counties in Mississippi, averaging 1,431 vehicles per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 11.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.1% on highways.
Approximately 42% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Kemper 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.
Drivers on Kemper roads have a median age of 39 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $48,589 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 81% 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)
