This page delivers traffic analytics for Powell County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Powell County, Kentucky among 154 road miles divided in 1,254 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 648 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.
2,275
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.2 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.
7.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,736
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,275 vehicles per day in Powell County, Kentucky that results in 441,046 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈161 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 29.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: Powell sees 52% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,275 vehicles per day against 4,696), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 441,046 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈161 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Kentucky's statewide total. The average trip takes 29.2 minutes, 8% lower than the state level. At 52% lower than the state level, the 7.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 41% of counties in Kentucky see less traffic than Powell's 2,275 vehicles per day. On travel time, Powell runs longer than 25% 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.
4,285
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.
53.2 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.
8.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,469
A significant volume of traffic in Powell County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,285 vehicles per day, 98% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,169 vehicles per day. That average covers 57 highway road miles divided in 63 segments (average segment length 4,738 ft), together carrying 281,576 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈103 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 2% lower than the state average, at 15.6% - positioning Powell as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 60% of counties in Kentucky. By raw truck volume, Powell carries more highway trucks than 45% 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.
2,169
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.9 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,067
The non-highway road network in Powell County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,169 vehicles per day, 49% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,285 vehicles per day. That average covers 97 non-highway road miles divided in 1,191 segments (average segment length 431 ft), together carrying 159,470 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 55% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.0% is 49% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 25% of counties in Kentucky. Trip origins here have higher average income than 18% of counties in Kentucky. 42% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Powell.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Powell County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Powell
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,275
4,696
-51.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.5%
12.1%
+3.4%
Truck % (Highway)
15.6%
15.9%
-2.0%
Avg. Travel Time
29.2 min
31.7 min
-7.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,275 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Powell's average travel time of 29.2 minutes is longer than 25% of counties in Kentucky.
Drivers on Powell roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $47,736 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 12.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.6% on highways.
Approximately 44% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Powell 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 88% 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)
