This page delivers traffic analytics for Lake County, Oregon. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lake County, Oregon among 426 road miles divided in 1,106 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 2,033 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.
910
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.5 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.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,176
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 910 vehicles per day in Lake County, Oregon that results in 270,060 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈98.6 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oregon state averages: Lake's average daily traffic volume is 85% lower than the state average - 910 vehicles per day against 5,908 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 270,060 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈98.6 million per year), about 0.3% of Oregon's statewide total. The average trip takes 37.5 minutes, 9% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 71% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 4.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lake carries more traffic than 3% of counties in Oregon. On travel time, Lake runs longer than 74% of counties in Oregon.
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.
1,891
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
63.2 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.
4.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,562
A significant volume of traffic in Lake County, Oregon utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,891 vehicles per day, 109% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 905 vehicles per day. That average covers 25 highway road miles divided in 6 segments (average segment length 22,167 ft), together carrying 47,830 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈17.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 30% higher than the state average, at 15.6% - positioning Lake as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 66% of counties in Oregon see a lower highway truck share than Lake's 15.6%. By raw volume, Lake carries the lowest number of highway trucks in Oregon - roughly 295 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
905
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.3 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.
50.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,409
The non-highway road network in Lake County, Oregon supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 905 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,891 vehicles per day. That average covers 401 non-highway road miles divided in 1,100 segments (average segment length 1,923 ft), together carrying 222,230 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 13% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.7% is 71% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 74% of counties in Oregon. 9% of counties in Oregon see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lake. 63% of counties in Oregon have a younger driver population than Lake.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +27% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -35% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lake County, Oregon, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +27% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lake
Oregon
Average
Difference
Traffic
910
5,908
-84.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.8%
9.2%
+50.2%
Truck % (Highway)
15.6%
12.0%
+29.7%
Avg. Travel Time
37.5 min
34.3 min
+9.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 910 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Lake carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Oregon, at roughly 295 trucks per day.
Trucks account for approximately 13.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Lake roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $58,176 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 27% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 589 vehicles per day - a 35% decrease from the annual 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)
