This page delivers traffic analytics for Chickasaw County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Chickasaw County, Iowa among 235 road miles divided in 2,157 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 576 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.
1,579
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.9 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.
6.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,362
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,579 vehicles per day in Chickasaw County, Iowa that results in 355,064 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈130 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Iowa state averages: Chickasaw's average daily traffic volume is 48% lower than the state average - 1,579 vehicles per day against 3,042 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 355,064 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈130 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Iowa's statewide total. Journey times run 6% higher than the state level, at 34.9 minutes on average. Congestion runs 48% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Chickasaw's 1,579 vehicles per day outpaces 46% of counties in Iowa. Its average travel time of 34.9 minutes is longer than 68% of counties in Iowa.
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.
2,981
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.5 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.
6.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,023
A significant volume of traffic in Chickasaw County, Iowa utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,981 vehicles per day, 100% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,487 vehicles per day. That average covers 45 highway road miles divided in 133 segments (average segment length 1,782 ft), together carrying 137,087 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈50.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.3%) is 11% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Chickasaw serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Chickasaw's highway truck share (14.3%) is higher than 52% of counties in Iowa. 12% of counties in Iowa see fewer highway trucks per day than Chickasaw's roughly 426.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,487
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
5.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,153
The non-highway road network in Chickasaw County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,487 vehicles per day, 50% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,981 vehicles per day. That average covers 190 non-highway road miles divided in 2,024 segments (average segment length 496 ft), together carrying 217,978 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈79.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 35% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (5.9%) runs 47% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Chickasaw's overall average travel time exceeds 68% of counties in Iowa. Chickasaw's average driver income exceeds 35% of counties in Iowa. Chickasaw's median driver age is higher than 81% 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 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +18% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -26% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Chickasaw County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +18% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Chickasaw
Iowa
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,579
3,042
-48.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.2%
11.0%
+2.1%
Truck % (Highway)
14.3%
16.1%
-11.2%
Avg. Travel Time
34.9 min
33.0 min
+5.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,579 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Chickasaw carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 12% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 426 per day.
Approximately 38% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Chickasaw 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.
Drivers on Chickasaw roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,362 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 18% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 1,164 vehicles per day - a 26% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 11.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.3% 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)
