This page delivers traffic analytics for Jackson County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jackson County, Iowa among 339 road miles divided in 3,084 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 581 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.
1,548
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.1 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.
6.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,668
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,548 vehicles per day in Jackson County, Iowa that results in 478,968 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈175 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Iowa state averages: At 1,548 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Jackson carries 49% less traffic than the state average of 3,042 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Jackson accounts for about 0.6% of Iowa's statewide total, at 478,968 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈175 million per year). Journey times run 3% higher than the state level, at 34.1 minutes on average. Congestion runs 42% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Jackson's 1,548 vehicles per day outpaces 45% of counties in Iowa. On travel time, Jackson runs longer than 58% 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.
3,989
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
51.5 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.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,874
A significant volume of traffic in Jackson County, Iowa utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,989 vehicles per day, 169% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,485 vehicles per day. That average covers 42 highway road miles divided in 78 segments (average segment length 2,874 ft), together carrying 176,989 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈64.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 15% lower than the state average, at 13.8% - positioning Jackson as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Jackson's highway truck share (13.8%) is higher than 42% of counties in Iowa. Jackson's highway truck count is higher than 33% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 549 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,485
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
6.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,062
The non-highway road network in Jackson County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,485 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,989 vehicles per day. That average covers 297 non-highway road miles divided in 3,006 segments (average segment length 521 ft), together carrying 301,979 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈110 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 40% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 6.6% is 41% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Jackson's overall average travel time exceeds 58% of counties in Iowa. Jackson's average driver income exceeds 58% of counties in Iowa. The driver population here skews older than 74% of counties in Iowa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 2% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +16% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -23% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Jackson County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +16% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jackson
Iowa
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,548
3,042
-49.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.3%
11.0%
-6.5%
Truck % (Highway)
13.8%
16.1%
-14.5%
Avg. Travel Time
34.1 min
33.0 min
+3.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,548 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Jackson carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 33% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 549 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 10.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.8% on highways.
Drivers on Jackson roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $74,668 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 40% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jackson 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 16% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 1,194 vehicles per day - a 23% decrease from the annual 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)
