This page delivers traffic analytics for Louisa County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Louisa County, Iowa among 193 road miles divided in 1,999 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 511 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.
1,180
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.6 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.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,735
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,180 vehicles per day in Louisa County, Iowa that results in 238,874 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈87.2 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 38.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Iowa state averages: Louisa sees 61% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,180 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 238,874 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈87.2 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Iowa's statewide total. Journey times run 17% higher than the state level, at 38.6 minutes on average. At 54% lower than the state level, the 5.3% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Louisa carries more traffic than 15% of counties in Iowa. 90% of counties in Iowa have a shorter average travel time than Louisa's 38.6 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.
4,568
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.9 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.
11.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,418
A significant volume of traffic in Louisa County, Iowa utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,568 vehicles per day, 415% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 888 vehicles per day. That average covers 24 highway road miles divided in 159 segments (average segment length 809 ft), together carrying 98,993 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈36.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.2%) is 25% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Louisa serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 22% of counties in Iowa see a lower highway truck share than Louisa's 12.2%. Louisa's highway truck count is higher than 22% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 555 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
888
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.1 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.
4.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,376
The non-highway road network in Louisa County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 888 vehicles per day, 81% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,568 vehicles per day. That average covers 169 non-highway road miles divided in 1,840 segments (average segment length 485 ft), together carrying 139,881 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 20% lower than the highway network. At 57% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.7% signals easier movement on local roads. 90% of counties in Iowa see shorter overall travel times than Louisa. Louisa's average driver income exceeds 63% of counties in Iowa. Louisa's median driver age is higher than 54% of counties in Iowa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Louisa County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Louisa
Iowa
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,180
3,042
-61.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.7%
11.0%
-2.6%
Truck % (Highway)
12.2%
16.1%
-24.5%
Avg. Travel Time
38.6 min
33.0 min
+17.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,180 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Louisa carries more traffic than 15% of counties in Iowa, averaging 1,180 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Louisa roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $76,735 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 10.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.2% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 38.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 17% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Louisa County, Iowa. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 81% above the daily average.
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)
