This page delivers traffic analytics for Metcalfe County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Metcalfe County, Kentucky among 220 road miles divided in 1,551 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 747 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.
2,180
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.9 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.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,680
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,180 vehicles per day in Metcalfe County, Kentucky that results in 458,703 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈167 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 28.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: At 2,180 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Metcalfe carries 54% less traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Metcalfe accounts for about 0.4% of Kentucky's statewide total, at 458,703 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈167 million per year). At 28.9 minutes, the average travel time is 9% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 8.2% is 44% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 37% of counties in Kentucky see less traffic than Metcalfe's 2,180 vehicles per day. On travel time, Metcalfe runs longer than 20% of counties in Kentucky.
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.
4,706
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.2 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.
8.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,270
A significant volume of traffic in Metcalfe County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,706 vehicles per day, 139% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,968 vehicles per day. That average covers 67 highway road miles divided in 120 segments (average segment length 2,948 ft), together carrying 333,940 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈122 million per year). Trucks constitute 16.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 4% higher than the state average, at 16.5% - positioning Metcalfe as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 65% of counties in Kentucky. By raw truck volume, Metcalfe carries more highway trucks than 47% of counties in Kentucky.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,968
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.5 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.
8.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,416
The non-highway road network in Metcalfe County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,968 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,706 vehicles per day. That average covers 153 non-highway road miles divided in 1,431 segments (average segment length 563 ft), together carrying 124,762 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈45.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 47% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (8.1%) runs 41% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Metcalfe's overall average travel time exceeds 20% of counties in Kentucky. Trip origins here have higher average income than 20% of counties in Kentucky. Metcalfe's median driver age is higher than 90% of counties in Kentucky.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Metcalfe County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Metcalfe
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,180
4,696
-53.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.4%
12.1%
+19.3%
Truck % (Highway)
16.5%
15.9%
+4.0%
Avg. Travel Time
28.9 min
31.7 min
-8.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,180 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Metcalfe's highway truck share of 16.5% is higher than 65% of counties in Kentucky.
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 70% above the daily average.
Drivers on Metcalfe roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $48,680 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 63% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Metcalfe County, Kentucky. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
