This page delivers traffic analytics for Marion County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Marion County, Mississippi among 313 road miles divided in 3,007 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 550 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.
2,362
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 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.
7.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$49,348
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,362 vehicles per day in Marion County, Mississippi that results in 603,653 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈220 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 2,362 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Marion carries 56% less traffic than the state average of 5,319 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 603,653 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈220 million per year), about 0.6% of Mississippi's statewide total. Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 30.1 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 7.8% is 49% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 33% of counties in Mississippi see less traffic than Marion's 2,362 vehicles per day. 28% of counties in Mississippi have a shorter average travel time than Marion's 30.1 minutes.
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.
5,951
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
14.8%
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.
$50,360
A significant volume of traffic in Marion County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,951 vehicles per day, 210% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,918 vehicles per day. That average covers 48 highway road miles divided in 331 segments (average segment length 772 ft), together carrying 252,028 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈92.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (9.1%) is 43% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Marion serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. At 9.1%, Marion's highway truck concentration is the lowest in Mississippi. By raw truck volume, Marion carries more highway trucks than 21% of counties in Mississippi.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,918
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.9 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.
6.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,632
The non-highway road network in Marion County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,918 vehicles per day, 68% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,951 vehicles per day. That average covers 265 non-highway road miles divided in 2,676 segments (average segment length 522 ft), together carrying 351,625 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈128 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 12% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (6.9%) runs 54% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Marion's overall average travel time exceeds 28% of counties in Mississippi. Marion's average driver income exceeds 30% of counties in Mississippi. Marion's median driver age is higher than 63% of counties in Mississippi.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Marion County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Marion
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,362
5,319
-55.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.4%
11.1%
-23.8%
Truck % (Highway)
9.1%
15.9%
-42.8%
Avg. Travel Time
30.1 min
30.7 min
-1.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,362 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Marion has the lowest highway truck share of any county in Mississippi, at 9.1%.
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 69% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.1% on highways.
Drivers on Marion roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $49,348 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
