This page delivers traffic analytics for Edwards County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Edwards County, Kansas among 103 road miles divided in 701 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 776 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.
1,369
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,138
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,369 vehicles per day in Edwards County, Kansas that results in 127,215 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈46.4 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 44.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Edwards's average daily traffic volume is 68% lower than the state average - 1,369 vehicles per day against 4,243 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Edwards accounts for about 0.2% of Kansas's statewide total, at 127,215 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈46.4 million per year). The average trip takes 44.3 minutes, 39% higher than the state level. Edwards carries more traffic than 30% of counties in Kansas. 88% of counties in Kansas have a shorter average travel time than Edwards's 44.3 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.
2,662
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
53.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,288
A significant volume of traffic in Edwards County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,662 vehicles per day, 353% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 587 vehicles per day. That average covers 39 highway road miles divided in 264 segments (average segment length 787 ft), together carrying 100,838 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈36.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 18.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 18.0%, highway truck share is 25% higher than the state average, marking Edwards as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 78% of counties in Kansas see a lower highway truck share than Edwards's 18.0%. By raw truck volume, Edwards carries more highway trucks than 26% 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.
587
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,856
The non-highway road network in Edwards County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 587 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,662 vehicles per day. That average covers 64 non-highway road miles divided in 437 segments (average segment length 769 ft), together carrying 26,377 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 42% fewer trucks by share. 88% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Edwards. Edwards's average driver income exceeds 27% of counties in Kansas. Edwards's median driver age is higher than 45% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Edwards County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Edwards
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,369
4,243
-67.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.5%
10.2%
+61.4%
Truck % (Highway)
18.0%
14.4%
+25.2%
Avg. Travel Time
44.3 min
31.8 min
+39.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,369 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Edwards's average travel time of 44.3 minutes is longer than 88% of counties in Kansas.
Drivers on Edwards roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,138 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Edwards 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 55% above the daily 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)
