This page delivers traffic analytics for Ida County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ida County, Iowa among 185 road miles divided in 1,405 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 695 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.
1,330
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.4 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.
5.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,876
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,330 vehicles per day in Ida County, Iowa that results in 213,216 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈77.8 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 28.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Iowa state averages: Ida sees 56% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,330 vehicles per day against 3,042), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Ida accounts for about 0.3% of Iowa's statewide total, at 213,216 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈77.8 million per year). The average trip takes 28.4 minutes, 14% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 49% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 24% of counties in Iowa see less traffic than Ida's 1,330 vehicles per day. On travel time, Ida runs longer than 2% 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.
2,676
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
54.1 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.
5.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,350
A significant volume of traffic in Ida County, Iowa utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,676 vehicles per day, 117% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,233 vehicles per day. That average covers 29 highway road miles divided in 95 segments (average segment length 1,620 ft), together carrying 78,155 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈28.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (15.1%) is 6% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Ida serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 59% of counties in Iowa see a lower highway truck share than Ida's 15.1%. Ida's highway truck count is higher than 9% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 405 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,233
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
26.5 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.
5.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,029
The non-highway road network in Ida County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,233 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,676 vehicles per day. That average covers 156 non-highway road miles divided in 1,310 segments (average segment length 628 ft), together carrying 135,061 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈49.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 36% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.8% is 48% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Ida's overall average travel time exceeds 2% of counties in Iowa. Ida's average driver income exceeds 16% of counties in Iowa. Ida's median driver age is higher than 62% 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 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 13% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -21% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Ida County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ida
Iowa
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,330
3,042
-56.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.6%
11.0%
+5.7%
Truck % (Highway)
15.1%
16.1%
-6.1%
Avg. Travel Time
28.4 min
33.0 min
-14.0%
How Ida County compares
Ida County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Ida County moves 27.4% of the total daily travel and sees 23.3% shorter typical trips; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. It is the quiet one of the group - below the areas around it on volume, total travel and trip length alike.
Ida County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Iowa average for scale.
Average travel time places Ida County #97 of 99 in Iowa - the bottom quarter of the state.
Where Ida 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.
Measure
Ida County
Iowa rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,330
#75 of 99
Highway vehicle-miles per day
78,155
#66 of 70
Truck share on highways
15.1%
#29 of 70
Highway trucks per day
405
#64 of 70
Average travel time
28.4 min
#97 of 99
Average driver income
$66,876
#83 of 99
Average driver age
51.0 yrs
#38 of 99
Ida County ranks #38 of 99 on average driver age but #97 of 99 on average travel time - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,330 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Ida have higher average income than 16% of counties in Iowa.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,055 vehicles per day - a 21% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 42% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ida 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 Ida roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,876 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 11.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.1% on highways.
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 77% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
