This page delivers traffic analytics for Bourbon County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Bourbon County, Kansas among 185 road miles divided in 1,747 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 559 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.
3,537
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 min
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.
$66,834
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,537 vehicles per day in Bourbon County, Kansas that results in 506,364 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈185 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 3,537 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Bourbon carries 17% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Bourbon accounts for about 0.7% of Kansas's statewide total, at 506,364 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈185 million per year). The average trip takes 34.6 minutes, 9% higher than the state level. Bourbon carries more traffic than 82% of counties in Kansas. On travel time, Bourbon runs longer than 52% 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.
6,869
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.5 min
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.
$66,704
A significant volume of traffic in Bourbon County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,869 vehicles per day, 159% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,654 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 highway road miles divided in 366 segments (average segment length 1,076 ft), together carrying 359,489 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 million per year). By highway travel volume, Bourbon outranks 65% of counties in Kansas. Trucks constitute 11.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.7%, highway truck share is 19% lower than the state average, marking Bourbon as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 11% of counties in Kansas. Bourbon's highway truck count is higher than 46% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 802 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,654
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.8 min
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.
$67,048
The non-highway road network in Bourbon County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,654 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,869 vehicles per day. That average covers 110 non-highway road miles divided in 1,381 segments (average segment length 422 ft), together carrying 146,875 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈53.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 53% fewer trucks by share. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 52% of counties in Kansas. 44% of counties in Kansas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Bourbon. Bourbon's median driver age is higher than 37% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 1% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -17% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Bourbon County, Kansas, 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
Bourbon
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,537
4,243
-16.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.9%
10.2%
-3.0%
Truck % (Highway)
11.7%
14.4%
-18.9%
Avg. Travel Time
34.6 min
31.8 min
+8.8%
How Bourbon County compares
Bourbon County against nearby areas
Bourbon County tracks the 4 areas around it closely - no measure in this table sets it far apart from the areas immediately next to it, though it has the second busiest roads of the five.
Bourbon County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Kansas average for scale.
Bourbon County sits in the bottom quarter of the Kansas field on truck share on highways, at #73 of 82.
Where Bourbon 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
Bourbon County
Kansas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
3,537
#20 of 105
Highway vehicle-miles per day
359,489
#29 of 82
Truck share on highways
11.7%
#73 of 82
Highway trucks per day
802
#45 of 82
Average travel time
34.6 min
#51 of 105
Average driver income
$66,834
#59 of 105
Average driver age
48.1 yrs
#67 of 105
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #20 of 105 on average daily traffic volume, against #73 of 82 on truck share on highways.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,537 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Bourbon carries more traffic than 82% of counties in Kansas, averaging 3,537 vehicles per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 8% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,934 vehicles per day - a 17% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.7% on highways.
Drivers on Bourbon roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,834 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Bourbon 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.
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)
