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Kossuth County, Iowa Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Kossuth County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kossuth County, Iowa among 498 road miles divided in 3,797 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 692 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.

970

Trucks

Trucks

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

10.6%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

39.7 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.

5.3%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

53.0 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$70,415

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 970 vehicles per day in Kossuth County, Iowa that results in 377,961 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈138 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Iowa state averages: Kossuth sees 68% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (970 vehicles per day against 3,042), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 377,961 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈138 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Iowa's statewide total. The average trip takes 39.7 minutes, 20% higher than the state level. At 54% lower than the state level, the 5.3% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Kossuth carries more traffic than 5% of counties in Iowa. On travel time, Kossuth runs longer than 95% 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.

970

Trucks

Trucks

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

10.6%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

39.7 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.

5.3%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

53.0 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$70,415

The non-highway road network in Kossuth County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 970 vehicles per day. That average covers 498 non-highway road miles divided in 3,797 segments (average segment length 692 ft), together carrying 377,961 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈138 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.6% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 53% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 5.3% signals easier movement on local roads. Kossuth's overall average travel time exceeds 95% of counties in Iowa. Kossuth's average driver income exceeds 37% of counties in Iowa. 94% of counties in Iowa have a younger driver population than Kossuth.

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 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 64% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 32% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Kossuth County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Kossuth

Iowa
Average

Difference

Traffic

970

3,042

-68.1%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

10.6%

11.0%

-3.6%

Truck % (Highway)

16.1%

Avg. Travel Time

39.7 min

33.0 min

+20.4%

How Kossuth County compares

Kossuth County against nearby areas

Nothing in this table sets Kossuth County sharply apart from the 4 areas nearest to it, though it has the quietest roads of the five.

Kossuth 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
Kossuth County97010.6%377,96139.7 min5.3%
Humboldt County, Iowa1,2959.0%207,44332.6 min6.7%
Palo Alto County, Iowa1,3158.8%211,24337.6 min6.8%
Hancock County, Iowa1,0299.2%275,79936.4 min5.6%
Emmet County, Iowa1,0778.7%130,12533.4 min6.1%
Iowa average3,04211.0%N/A33.0 min11.4%

Kossuth County ranked within Iowa

Kossuth County sits in the bottom quarter of the Iowa field on average daily traffic volume, at #94 of 99.

Where Kossuth 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.
MeasureKossuth CountyIowa rank
Traffic volume (AADT)970#94 of 99
Average travel time39.7 min#6 of 99
Average driver income$70,415#63 of 99
Average driver age53.0 yrs#7 of 99

Kossuth County ranks #6 of 99 on average travel time but #94 of 99 on average daily traffic volume. Some of the longest trips in Iowa on some of its emptiest roads - distance, not congestion, is what sets travel time here.

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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