This page delivers traffic analytics for Barton County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Barton County, Kansas among 245 road miles divided in 1,954 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 663 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.
3,576
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,275
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,576 vehicles per day in Barton County, Kansas that results in 540,078 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈197 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 3,576 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Barton carries 16% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 540,078 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈197 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Kansas's statewide total. At 31.8 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Barton carries more traffic than 83% of counties in Kansas. On travel time, Barton runs longer than 21% of counties in Kansas.
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.
6,570
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,462
A significant volume of traffic in Barton County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,570 vehicles per day, 135% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,791 vehicles per day. That average covers 47 highway road miles divided in 406 segments (average segment length 607 ft), together carrying 201,568 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈73.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 16% lower than the state average, at 12.1% - positioning Barton as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 15% of counties in Kansas see a lower highway truck share than Barton's 12.1%. 36% of counties in Kansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Barton's roughly 794.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,791
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,993
The non-highway road network in Barton County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,791 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,570 vehicles per day. That average covers 199 non-highway road miles divided in 1,548 segments (average segment length 678 ft), together carrying 338,510 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈124 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 40% fewer trucks by share. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 21% of counties in Kansas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 31% of counties in Kansas. Barton's median driver age is higher than 54% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Barton County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Barton
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,576
4,243
-15.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.0%
10.2%
-11.7%
Truck % (Highway)
12.1%
14.4%
-16.1%
Avg. Travel Time
31.8 min
31.8 min
+0.1%
How Barton County compares
Barton County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Barton County carries 144.0% more traffic on a typical road and moves 3.1 times the total daily travel; it has the busiest roads of the five. Busier roads and shorter trips together - destinations here sit closer to one another than in the areas around it.
Barton County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Kansas average for scale.
Barton County sits in the bottom quarter of the Kansas field on truck share on highways, at #70 of 82.
Where Barton County sits among Kansas's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Barton County
Kansas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
3,576
#19 of 105
Highway vehicle-miles per day
201,568
#45 of 82
Truck share on highways
12.1%
#70 of 82
Highway trucks per day
794
#53 of 82
Average travel time
31.8 min
#83 of 105
Average driver income
$64,275
#73 of 105
Average driver age
49.7 yrs
#48 of 105
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #19 of 105 on average daily traffic volume, against #70 of 82 on truck share on highways.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,576 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Barton carries more traffic than 83% of counties in Kansas, averaging 3,576 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Barton roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $64,275 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Barton County, Kansas. 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 31.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 9.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.1% on highways.
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)
