This page delivers traffic analytics for Presque Isle County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Presque Isle County, Michigan among 225 road miles divided in 2,850 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 417 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.
1,558
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
7.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
58.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,205
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,558 vehicles per day in Presque Isle County, Michigan that results in 279,080 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈102 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 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: Presque Isle's average daily traffic volume is 80% lower than the state average - 1,558 vehicles per day against 7,697 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Presque Isle accounts for about 0.1% of Michigan's statewide total, at 279,080 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈102 million per year). The average trip takes 33.0 minutes, 2% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 59% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Presque Isle carries more traffic than 4% of counties in Michigan. Its average travel time of 33.0 minutes is longer than 41% of counties in Michigan.
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.
1,907
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.8 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.
5.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
59.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,190
A significant volume of traffic in Presque Isle County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,907 vehicles per day, 38% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,385 vehicles per day. That average covers 51 highway road miles divided in 946 segments (average segment length 287 ft), together carrying 98,868 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈36.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.3%) is 5% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Presque Isle serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Presque Isle's highway truck share (11.3%) is higher than 56% of counties in Michigan. By raw truck volume, Presque Isle carries more highway trucks than 3% of counties in Michigan.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,385
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.1 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.
8.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
57.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,762
The non-highway road network in Presque Isle County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,385 vehicles per day, 27% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,907 vehicles per day. That average covers 174 non-highway road miles divided in 1,904 segments (average segment length 482 ft), together carrying 180,213 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 47% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.7% is 52% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 41% of counties in Michigan. Trip origins here have higher average income than 15% of counties in Michigan. Presque Isle's median driver age is higher than 94% of counties in Michigan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Presque Isle County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Presque Isle
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,558
7,697
-79.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.9%
7.7%
+3.0%
Truck % (Highway)
11.3%
12.0%
-5.2%
Avg. Travel Time
33.0 min
33.6 min
-1.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,558 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Presque Isle skews older than 94% of counties in Michigan.
Drivers on Presque Isle roads have a median age of 58 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $55,205 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 89% 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)
