This page delivers traffic analytics for Lyon County, Minnesota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lyon County, Minnesota among 459 road miles divided in 2,935 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 826 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.
2,014
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.7 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.
9.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,663
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,014 vehicles per day in Lyon County, Minnesota that results in 652,861 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈238 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 30.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Minnesota state averages: Lyon sees 41% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,014 vehicles per day against 3,404), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lyon accounts for about 0.5% of Minnesota's statewide total, at 652,861 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈238 million per year). At 30.7 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 9.6% is 10% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 62% of counties in Minnesota see less traffic than Lyon's 2,014 vehicles per day. On travel time, Lyon runs longer than 17% 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.
3,055
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 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.
6.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,463
A significant volume of traffic in Lyon County, Minnesota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,055 vehicles per day, 64% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,857 vehicles per day. That average covers 77 highway road miles divided in 384 segments (average segment length 1,054 ft), together carrying 235,749 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈86.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (9.8%) is 4% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Lyon serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 29% of counties in Minnesota. 14% of counties in Minnesota see fewer highway trucks per day than Lyon's roughly 300.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,857
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.2 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.
10.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,263
The non-highway road network in Lyon County, Minnesota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,857 vehicles per day, 39% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,055 vehicles per day. That average covers 383 non-highway road miles divided in 2,551 segments (average segment length 792 ft), together carrying 417,112 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈152 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 33% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.0% is 3% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 17% of counties in Minnesota. 65% of counties in Minnesota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lyon. 24% of counties in Minnesota have a younger driver population than Lyon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lyon County, Minnesota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lyon
Minnesota
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,014
3,404
-40.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.8%
8.1%
-3.7%
Truck % (Highway)
9.8%
10.3%
-4.3%
Avg. Travel Time
30.7 min
32.2 min
-4.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,014 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lyon carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 14% of counties in Minnesota, at roughly 300 per day.
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 63% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lyon roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $79,663 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 7.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.8% on highways.
Approximately 11% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lyon 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.7 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)
