This page delivers traffic analytics for Kimball County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kimball County, Nebraska among 168 road miles divided in 721 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 1,228 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.
1,964
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
30.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,252
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,964 vehicles per day in Kimball County, Nebraska that results in 700,635 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈256 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 3 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 40.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: Kimball's average daily traffic volume is 45% lower than the state average - 1,964 vehicles per day against 3,598 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 700,635 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈256 million per year), roughly 1.4% of Nebraska's statewide total. Journey times run 22% higher than the state level, at 40.5 minutes on average. By volume, Kimball's 1,964 vehicles per day outpaces 70% of counties in Nebraska. On travel time, Kimball runs longer than 74% of counties in Nebraska.
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.
3,451
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
32.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
53.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,945
A significant volume of traffic in Kimball County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,451 vehicles per day, 113% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,618 vehicles per day. That average covers 102 highway road miles divided in 136 segments (average segment length 3,972 ft), together carrying 634,496 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈232 million per year). By highway travel volume, Kimball outranks 82% of counties in Nebraska. Trucks constitute 32.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (32.4%) is 84% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Kimball serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 98% of counties in Nebraska see a lower highway truck share than Kimball's 32.4%. By raw truck volume, Kimball carries more highway trucks than 87% of counties in Nebraska.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,618
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,603
The non-highway road network in Kimball County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,618 vehicles per day, 53% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,451 vehicles per day. That average covers 65 non-highway road miles divided in 585 segments (average segment length 590 ft), together carrying 66,139 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈24.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 70% lower than the highway network. Kimball's overall average travel time exceeds 74% of counties in Nebraska. 62% of counties in Nebraska see lower average driver income among trip origins than Kimball. 67% of counties in Nebraska have a younger driver population than Kimball.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 57% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 16% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +19% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -28% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Kimball County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +19% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Kimball
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,964
3,598
-45.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
30.3%
11.5%
+162.9%
Truck % (Highway)
32.4%
17.6%
+84.4%
Avg. Travel Time
40.5 min
33.0 min
+22.5%
How Kimball County compares
Kimball County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Kimball County runs 14.2 percentage points more truck traffic; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Traffic volume here matches the areas around it, but more of that traffic is trucks - a difference in what routes through, not in how much.
Kimball County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Nebraska average for scale.
On truck share on highways, Kimball County is among the three highest county-level areas in Nebraska.
Where Kimball County sits among Nebraska'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
Kimball County
Nebraska rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,964
#29 of 93
Highway vehicle-miles per day
634,496
#12 of 61
Truck share on highways
32.4%
#2 of 61
Highway trucks per day
1,119
#9 of 61
Average travel time
40.5 min
#25 of 93
Average driver income
$71,252
#36 of 93
Average driver age
52.5 yrs
#31 of 93
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,964 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Kimball skews older than 67% of counties in Nebraska.
Trucks account for approximately 30.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 32.4% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 57% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 19% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,405 vehicles per day - a 28% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Kimball roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,252 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 65% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Kimball County, Nebraska. 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 40.5 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)
