This page delivers traffic analytics for Kiowa County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kiowa County, Kansas among 96 road miles divided in 611 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 833 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.
2,426
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,652
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,426 vehicles per day in Kiowa County, Kansas that results in 216,443 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈79.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 48.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 2,426 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Kiowa carries 43% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 216,443 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈79.0 million per year), about 0.3% of Kansas's statewide total. Journey times run 53% higher than the state level, at 48.6 minutes on average. 67% of counties in Kansas see less traffic than Kiowa's 2,426 vehicles per day. 95% of counties in Kansas have a shorter average travel time than Kiowa's 48.6 minutes.
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.
5,041
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
55.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,673
A significant volume of traffic in Kiowa County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,041 vehicles per day, 773% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 577 vehicles per day. That average covers 41 highway road miles divided in 253 segments (average segment length 850 ft), together carrying 186,563 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈68.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 17.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 17.5%, highway truck share is 21% higher than the state average, marking Kiowa as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Kiowa's highway truck share (17.5%) is higher than 73% of counties in Kansas. By raw truck volume, Kiowa carries more highway trucks than 60% of counties in Kansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
577
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,514
The non-highway road network in Kiowa County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 577 vehicles per day, 89% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,041 vehicles per day. That average covers 56 non-highway road miles divided in 358 segments (average segment length 821 ft), together carrying 29,880 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈10.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 36% fewer trucks by share. Kiowa's overall average travel time exceeds 95% of counties in Kansas. 39% of counties in Kansas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Kiowa. 52% of counties in Kansas have a younger driver population than Kiowa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 55% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Kiowa County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Kiowa
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,426
4,243
-42.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.6%
10.2%
+62.5%
Truck % (Highway)
17.5%
14.4%
+21.2%
Avg. Travel Time
48.6 min
31.8 min
+52.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,426 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Kiowa carries more traffic than 67% of counties in Kansas, averaging 2,426 vehicles per day.
Approximately 36% of highway traffic and 29% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Kiowa 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 5% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,207 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM in the evening - about 55% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 48.6 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)
