This page delivers traffic analytics for Decatur County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Decatur County, Kansas among 94 road miles divided in 614 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 809 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.
1,311
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
57.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,231
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,311 vehicles per day in Decatur County, Kansas that results in 95,759 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈35.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Decatur sees 69% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,311 vehicles per day against 4,243), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 95,759 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈35.0 million per year), about 0.1% of Kansas's statewide total. At 33.0 minutes, the average travel time is 4% higher than the state level. By volume, Decatur's 1,311 vehicles per day outpaces 26% of counties in Kansas. On travel time, Decatur runs longer than 31% 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.
1,509
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,517
A significant volume of traffic in Decatur County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,509 vehicles per day, 37% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,098 vehicles per day. That average covers 58 highway road miles divided in 318 segments (average segment length 966 ft), together carrying 69,252 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈25.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.8%) is 3% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Decatur serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Decatur's highway truck share (14.8%) is higher than 49% of counties in Kansas. By raw truck volume, Decatur carries more highway trucks than 2% of counties in Kansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,098
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
58.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,343
The non-highway road network in Decatur County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,098 vehicles per day, 27% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,509 vehicles per day. That average covers 36 non-highway road miles divided in 296 segments (average segment length 639 ft), together carrying 26,507 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 30% fewer trucks by share. 31% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Decatur. 16% of counties in Kansas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Decatur. The driver population here skews older than 99% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Decatur County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Decatur
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,311
4,243
-69.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.6%
10.2%
+33.3%
Truck % (Highway)
14.8%
14.4%
+2.9%
Avg. Travel Time
33.0 min
31.8 min
+4.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,311 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Decatur carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 2% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 224 per day.
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 68% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 13.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.8% on highways.
Approximately 9% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Decatur 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)
