This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, Mississippi among 300 road miles divided in 1,695 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 935 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.
3,705
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.4 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.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,957
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,705 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, Mississippi that results in 1,246,470 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈455 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 29.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: Lincoln sees 30% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,705 vehicles per day against 5,319), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,246,470 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈455 million per year), roughly 1.3% of Mississippi's statewide total. The average trip takes 29.4 minutes, 4% lower than the state level. At 45% lower than the state level, the 8.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 70% of counties in Mississippi see less traffic than Lincoln's 3,705 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 29.4 minutes is longer than 17% 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.
5,740
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.2 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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,243
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,740 vehicles per day, 73% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,322 vehicles per day. That average covers 105 highway road miles divided in 268 segments (average segment length 2,077 ft), together carrying 801,851 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈293 million per year). By highway travel volume, Lincoln outranks 77% of counties in Mississippi. Trucks constitute 17.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 10% higher than the state average, at 17.5% - positioning Lincoln as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 77% of counties in Mississippi see a lower highway truck share than Lincoln's 17.5%. Lincoln's highway truck count is higher than 64% of counties in Mississippi, at roughly 1,005 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,322
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.4 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.
7.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,688
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,322 vehicles per day, 42% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,740 vehicles per day. That average covers 195 non-highway road miles divided in 1,427 segments (average segment length 721 ft), together carrying 444,619 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈162 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 68% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.5% is 50% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Lincoln's overall average travel time exceeds 17% of counties in Mississippi. Lincoln's average driver income exceeds 47% of counties in Mississippi. Lincoln's median driver age is higher than 64% of counties in Mississippi.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 16% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
October–December is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,705
5,319
-30.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.2%
11.1%
+19.5%
Truck % (Highway)
17.5%
15.9%
+10.2%
Avg. Travel Time
29.4 min
30.7 min
-4.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,705 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lincoln carries more traffic than 70% of counties in Mississippi, averaging 3,705 vehicles per day.
Approximately 32% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lincoln 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Lincoln roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,957 - 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 7:00 PM in the evening - about 67% 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)
