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Keokuk County, Iowa Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Keokuk County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Keokuk County, Iowa among 222 road miles divided in 1,346 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 872 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,170

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

10.1%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

38.5 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.

5.0%

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.

$62,954

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,170 vehicles per day in Keokuk County, Iowa that results in 254,388 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈92.9 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 38.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Iowa state averages: Keokuk's average daily traffic volume is 62% lower than the state average - 1,170 vehicles per day against 3,042 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 254,388 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈92.9 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Iowa's statewide total. At 38.5 minutes, the average travel time is 17% higher than the state level. At 57% lower than the state level, the 5.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Keokuk carries more traffic than 14% of counties in Iowa. On travel time, Keokuk runs longer than 89% of counties in Iowa.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,170

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

10.1%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

38.5 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.

5.0%

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.

$62,954

The non-highway road network in Keokuk County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,170 vehicles per day. That average covers 222 non-highway road miles divided in 1,346 segments (average segment length 872 ft), together carrying 254,388 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈92.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.1% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.0% is 56% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Keokuk's overall average travel time exceeds 89% of counties in Iowa. Keokuk's average driver income exceeds 5% of counties in Iowa. The driver population here skews older than 83% of counties in Iowa.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 27% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Keokuk County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Keokuk

Iowa
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,170

3,042

-61.5%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

10.1%

11.0%

-8.0%

Truck % (Highway)

16.1%

Avg. Travel Time

38.5 min

33.0 min

+16.7%

How Keokuk County compares

Keokuk County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Keokuk County carries 41.5% less traffic on a typical road and is 32.4% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.

Keokuk County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Iowa average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Keokuk County1,17010.1%254,38838.5 min5.0%
Mahaska County, Iowa2,12910.3%553,23234.2 min7.4%
Jefferson County, Iowa1,67210.0%359,54532.6 min6.9%
Washington County, Iowa1,82610.4%648,07232.0 min7.7%
Wapello County, Iowa2,37010.4%699,12534.5 min7.3%
Iowa average3,04211.0%N/A33.0 min11.4%

Keokuk County ranked within Iowa

Keokuk County sits in the bottom quarter of the Iowa field on average driver income, at #94 of 99.

Where Keokuk 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.
MeasureKeokuk CountyIowa rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,170#85 of 99
Average travel time38.5 min#12 of 99
Average driver income$62,954#94 of 99
Average driver age52.1 yrs#18 of 99

Keokuk County ranks #12 of 99 on average travel time but #94 of 99 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

IowaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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