This page delivers traffic analytics for Lake County, Minnesota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lake County, Minnesota among 242 road miles divided in 2,190 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 584 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.
2,273
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.4 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,936
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,273 vehicles per day in Lake County, Minnesota that results in 388,293 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈142 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 39.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Minnesota state averages: Lake sees 33% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,273 vehicles per day against 3,404), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lake accounts for about 0.3% of Minnesota's statewide total, at 388,293 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈142 million per year). Journey times run 22% higher than the state level, at 39.4 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 7.0% is 34% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lake's 2,273 vehicles per day outpaces 69% of counties in Minnesota. Its average travel time of 39.4 minutes is longer than 83% of counties in Minnesota.
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.
4,970
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.8 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.
12.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,458
A significant volume of traffic in Lake County, Minnesota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,970 vehicles per day, 416% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 963 vehicles per day. That average covers 57 highway road miles divided in 716 segments (average segment length 422 ft), together carrying 257,818 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈94.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 27% lower than the state average, at 7.5% - positioning Lake as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Lake's highway truck share (7.5%) is higher than 1% of counties in Minnesota. Lake's highway truck count is higher than 16% of counties in Minnesota, at roughly 375 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
963
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.8 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.
4.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,436
The non-highway road network in Lake County, Minnesota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 963 vehicles per day, 81% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,970 vehicles per day. That average covers 185 non-highway road miles divided in 1,474 segments (average segment length 662 ft), together carrying 130,475 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 3% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (4.5%) runs 54% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Lake's overall average travel time exceeds 83% of counties in Minnesota. 22% of counties in Minnesota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lake. Lake's median driver age is higher than 88% of counties in Minnesota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lake County, Minnesota, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lake
Minnesota
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,273
3,404
-33.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.5%
8.1%
-7.6%
Truck % (Highway)
7.5%
10.3%
-26.5%
Avg. Travel Time
39.4 min
32.2 min
+22.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,273 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lake's highway truck share of 7.5% is higher than 1% of counties in Minnesota.
Trucks account for approximately 7.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.5% on highways.
Approximately 24% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lake County, Minnesota. 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 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 124% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lake roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,936 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.4 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)
