This page delivers traffic analytics for Jefferson County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jefferson County, Kansas among 265 road miles divided in 3,440 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 406 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.
1,769
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
3.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,975
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,769 vehicles per day in Jefferson County, Kansas that results in 466,006 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 1,769 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Jefferson carries 58% 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 466,006 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Kansas's statewide total. At 31.2 minutes, the average travel time is 2% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 3.5% is 80% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 46% of counties in Kansas see less traffic than Jefferson's 1,769 vehicles per day. On travel time, Jefferson runs longer than 16% 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.
4,692
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,353
A significant volume of traffic in Jefferson County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,692 vehicles per day, 282% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,228 vehicles per day. That average covers 57 highway road miles divided in 537 segments (average segment length 565 ft), together carrying 241,894 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈88.3 million per year). 54% of counties in Kansas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 11.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 22% lower than the state average, at 11.3% - positioning Jefferson as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 9% of counties in Kansas. Jefferson's highway truck count is higher than 30% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 528 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,228
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.0 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.
3.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,394
The non-highway road network in Jefferson County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,228 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,692 vehicles per day. That average covers 207 non-highway road miles divided in 2,903 segments (average segment length 377 ft), together carrying 224,113 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 33% fewer trucks by share. At 79% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 3.5% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 16% of counties in Kansas. Jefferson's average driver income exceeds 88% of counties in Kansas. Jefferson's median driver age is higher than 63% 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 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 82% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 9% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +29% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -25% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Jefferson County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +29% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jefferson
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,769
4,243
-58.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.5%
10.2%
-7.0%
Truck % (Highway)
11.3%
14.4%
-21.9%
Avg. Travel Time
31.2 min
31.8 min
-1.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,769 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Jefferson carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 30% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 528 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 9.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.3% on highways.
Approximately 26% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jefferson 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.
Drivers on Jefferson roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $80,975 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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 82% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 29% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,326 vehicles per day - a 25% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.2 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)
