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Emmet County, Iowa Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Emmet County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Emmet County, Iowa among 191 road miles divided in 1,754 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 575 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,077

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.7%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

33.4 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.

6.1%

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.

$63,592

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,077 vehicles per day in Emmet County, Iowa that results in 130,125 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.5 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Iowa state averages: Emmet's average daily traffic volume is 65% lower than the state average - 1,077 vehicles per day against 3,042 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Emmet accounts for about 0.2% of Iowa's statewide total, at 130,125 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.5 million per year). The average trip takes 33.4 minutes, 1% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 47% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 10% of counties in Iowa see less traffic than Emmet's 1,077 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 33.4 minutes is longer than 47% of counties in Iowa.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,077

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.7%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

33.4 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.

6.1%

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.

$63,592

The non-highway road network in Emmet County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,077 vehicles per day. That average covers 191 non-highway road miles divided in 1,754 segments (average segment length 575 ft), together carrying 130,125 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (6.1%) runs 45% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Emmet's overall average travel time exceeds 47% of counties in Iowa. 7% of counties in Iowa see lower average driver income among trip origins than Emmet. Emmet's median driver age is higher than 80% of counties in Iowa.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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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 60% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 31% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -20% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Emmet County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Emmet

Iowa
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,077

3,042

-64.6%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.7%

11.0%

-21.2%

Truck % (Highway)

16.1%

Avg. Travel Time

33.4 min

33.0 min

+1.2%

How Emmet County compares

Emmet County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Emmet County moves 29.7% of the total daily travel and carries 47.9% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.

Emmet County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Iowa average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Emmet County1,0778.7%130,12533.4 min6.1%
Palo Alto County, Iowa1,3158.8%211,24337.6 min6.8%
Martin County, Minnesota1,82513.5%650,88432.6 min8.5%
Dickinson County, Iowa3,2987.3%511,15132.3 min10.0%
Clay County, Iowa1,8339.1%380,53635.3 min6.9%
Iowa average3,04211.0%N/A33.0 min11.4%

Emmet County ranked within Iowa

Emmet County sits in the bottom quarter of the Iowa field on average driver income, at #92 of 99.

Where Emmet County sits among Iowa'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.
MeasureEmmet CountyIowa rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,077#89 of 99
Average travel time33.4 min#53 of 99
Average driver income$63,592#92 of 99
Average driver age52.0 yrs#21 of 99

Emmet County ranks #21 of 99 on average driver age but #92 of 99 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

IowaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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