This page delivers traffic analytics for Cedar County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cedar County, Iowa among 285 road miles divided in 2,822 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 533 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.
1,822
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
6.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,601
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,822 vehicles per day in Cedar County, Iowa that results in 1,198,901 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈438 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Iowa state averages: Cedar sees 40% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,822 vehicles per day against 3,042), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,198,901 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈438 million per year), about 1.4% of Iowa's statewide total. At 31.4 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the state level. At 46% lower than the state level, the 6.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 57% of counties in Iowa see less traffic than Cedar's 1,822 vehicles per day. 19% of counties in Iowa have a shorter average travel time than Cedar's 31.4 minutes.
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.
5,520
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.1 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.
12.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,167
A significant volume of traffic in Cedar County, Iowa utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,520 vehicles per day, 278% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,461 vehicles per day. That average covers 87 highway road miles divided in 251 segments (average segment length 1,829 ft), together carrying 951,451 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈347 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 84% of counties in Iowa. Trucks constitute 22.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 22.6%, highway truck share is 40% higher than the state average, marking Cedar as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Cedar's highway truck share (22.6%) is higher than 84% of counties in Iowa. Cedar's highway truck count is higher than 93% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 1,248 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,461
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
5.6%
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.
$79,275
The non-highway road network in Cedar County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,461 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,520 vehicles per day. That average covers 198 non-highway road miles divided in 2,571 segments (average segment length 406 ft), together carrying 247,450 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈90.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 66% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.6% is 50% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 19% of counties in Iowa. Trip origins here have higher average income than 86% of counties in Iowa. The driver population here skews older than 14% of counties in Iowa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Cedar County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cedar
Iowa
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,822
3,042
-40.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
19.5%
11.0%
+77.5%
Truck % (Highway)
22.6%
16.1%
+40.4%
Avg. Travel Time
31.4 min
33.0 min
-4.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,822 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Cedar skews older than 14% of counties in Iowa.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 77% above the daily average.
Drivers on Cedar roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $82,601 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 44% of highway traffic and 17% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cedar County, Iowa. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 1,554 vehicles per day - a 15% decrease from the annual 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)
