
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Jackson County, Kansas
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day1,804 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 9.6% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 28.1 min |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 50.1 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $74,100 |
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The average monitored road in Jackson County, Kansas carries 1,804 vehicles per day. Across its 199 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 393,186 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈144 million per year). Trucks are 9.6% of traffic, close to the 10.2% across Kansas.
The shortest trips of any county in Kansas
Jackson sees 57% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,804 vehicles per day against 4,243), suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. Network-wide, Jackson accounts for about 0.5% of Kansas's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 51% of counties in Kansas see more traffic than Jackson's 1,804 vehicles per day.
The average trip takes 28.1 minutes, 12% lower than the state level. At 28.1 minutes, Jackson also has the lowest average travel time in Kansas.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Jackson County, Kansas
| Traffic | vehicles per day6,819 |
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| Trucks | 10.8% |
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| Average travel time | 34.9 min |
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| Drivers’ average age | 49.9 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $75,103 |
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Most travel in Jackson County, Kansas happens on highways, 71% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 6,819 vehicles per day, 515% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,108 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 25% of the monitored road miles (49 miles, 174 segments), so they carry more than their share: 280,574 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈102 million per year).
That is more highway travel volume than 58% of counties in Kansas.
Lower highway truck share than 96% of counties in Kansas
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.8%) is 25% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
Jackson's highway truck share (10.8%) is lower than 96% of counties in Kansas. By raw truck volume, Jackson carries fewer highway trucks than 51% of counties in Kansas.

Non-highway Traffic in Jackson County, Kansas
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,108 |
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| Trucks | 6.5% |
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| Average travel time | 27.2 min |
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| Drivers’ average age | 50.7 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $72,518 |
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Local roads carry a smaller share of travel in Jackson County, Kansas, 29% of vehicle-miles; most driving happens on highways. A typical local road sees 1,108 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 75% of the monitored road miles (150 miles in 1,253 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 112,612 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈41.1 million per year). Trucks make up 6.5% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 15 vehicles.
Drivers from higher-income areas than 74% of counties in Kansas
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 40% fewer trucks by share.
Jackson's average driver income is higher than 74% of counties in Kansas. The driver population here skews older than 57% of counties in Kansas.