This page delivers traffic analytics for St. Joseph County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for St. Joseph County, Michigan among 486 road miles divided in 7,562 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 339 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.
3,479
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.2 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.
10.8%
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.
$68,721
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,479 vehicles per day in St. Joseph County, Michigan that results in 1,323,924 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈483 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 36.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: St. Joseph sees 55% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,479 vehicles per day against 7,697), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,323,924 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈483 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Michigan's statewide total. At 36.2 minutes, the average travel time is 8% higher than the state level. At 41% lower than the state level, the 10.8% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, St. Joseph's 3,479 vehicles per day outpaces 41% of counties in Michigan. On travel time, St. Joseph runs longer than 81% 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.
9,660
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.2 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.
22.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,863
A significant volume of traffic in St. Joseph County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,660 vehicles per day, 205% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,168 vehicles per day. That average covers 33 highway road miles divided in 362 segments (average segment length 483 ft), together carrying 316,662 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈116 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.0%, highway truck share is 8% lower than the state average, marking St. Joseph as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. St. Joseph's highway truck share (11.0%) is higher than 45% of counties in Michigan. St. Joseph's highway truck count is higher than 59% of counties in Michigan, at roughly 1,062 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,168
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.9 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.
10.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,429
The non-highway road network in St. Joseph County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,168 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,660 vehicles per day. That average covers 452 non-highway road miles divided in 7,200 segments (average segment length 332 ft), together carrying 1,007,262 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈368 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 41% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (10.2%) runs 44% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. St. Joseph's overall average travel time exceeds 81% of counties in Michigan. 55% of counties in Michigan see lower average driver income among trip origins than St. Joseph. St. Joseph's median driver age is higher than 30% of counties in Michigan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 65% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 29% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In St. Joseph County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
St. Joseph
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,479
7,697
-54.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.5%
7.7%
-2.0%
Truck % (Highway)
11.0%
12.0%
-8.1%
Avg. Travel Time
36.2 min
33.6 min
+7.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,479 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in St. Joseph skews older than 30% of counties in Michigan.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on St. Joseph roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $68,721 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 7.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.0% on highways.
Approximately 22% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside St. Joseph County, Michigan. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 65% 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)
