This page delivers traffic analytics for Ford County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ford County, Kansas among 281 road miles divided in 2,907 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 510 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.
2,995
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,311
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,995 vehicles per day in Ford County, Kansas that results in 556,190 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈203 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 2,995 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Ford carries 29% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 556,190 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈203 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Kansas's statewide total. Journey times run 19% higher than the state level, at 37.9 minutes on average. By volume, Ford's 2,995 vehicles per day outpaces 76% of counties in Kansas. On travel time, Ford runs longer than 71% 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.
3,014
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,367
A significant volume of traffic in Ford County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,014 vehicles per day, 1% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,988 vehicles per day. That average covers 122 highway road miles divided in 727 segments (average segment length 887 ft), together carrying 336,303 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈123 million per year). By highway travel volume, Ford outranks 62% of counties in Kansas. Trucks constitute 16.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 16.6%, highway truck share is 16% higher than the state average, marking Ford as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 69% of counties in Kansas. 25% of counties in Kansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Ford's roughly 502.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,988
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
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.
41.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,110
The non-highway road network in Ford County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,988 vehicles per day, 1% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,014 vehicles per day. That average covers 159 non-highway road miles divided in 2,180 segments (average segment length 384 ft), together carrying 219,887 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈80.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 58% lower than the highway network. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 71% of counties in Kansas. Ford's average driver income exceeds 82% of counties in Kansas. The driver population here skews older than 5% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 49% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 28% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +13% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -23% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Ford County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +13% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ford
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,995
4,243
-29.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.8%
10.2%
+25.5%
Truck % (Highway)
16.6%
14.4%
+15.5%
Avg. Travel Time
37.9 min
31.8 min
+19.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,995 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Ford's highway truck share of 16.6% is higher than 69% of counties in Kansas.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM in the evening - about 49% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ford 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.
Trucks account for approximately 12.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 16.6% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 13% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 2,296 vehicles per day - a 23% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Ford roads have a median age of 42 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $76,311 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
