This page delivers traffic analytics for Mahaska County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Mahaska County, Iowa among 263 road miles divided in 2,106 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 659 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.
2,129
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
7.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,710
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,129 vehicles per day in Mahaska County, Iowa that results in 553,232 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈202 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 34.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Iowa state averages: Mahaska's average daily traffic volume is 30% lower than the state average - 2,129 vehicles per day against 3,042 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Mahaska accounts for about 0.7% of Iowa's statewide total, at 553,232 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈202 million per year). The average trip takes 34.2 minutes, 4% higher than the state level. At 35% lower than the state level, the 7.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 70% of counties in Iowa see less traffic than Mahaska's 2,129 vehicles per day. 60% of counties in Iowa have a shorter average travel time than Mahaska's 34.2 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.
4,440
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.0 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.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,079
A significant volume of traffic in Mahaska County, Iowa utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,440 vehicles per day, 124% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,984 vehicles per day. That average covers 57 highway road miles divided in 125 segments (average segment length 2,399 ft), together carrying 269,180 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈98.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.6%, highway truck share is 22% lower than the state average, marking Mahaska as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Mahaska's highway truck share (12.6%) is higher than 26% of counties in Iowa. 39% of counties in Iowa see fewer highway trucks per day than Mahaska's roughly 559.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,984
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.7 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.
7.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,465
The non-highway road network in Mahaska County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,984 vehicles per day, 55% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,440 vehicles per day. That average covers 206 non-highway road miles divided in 1,981 segments (average segment length 549 ft), together carrying 284,052 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈104 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 36% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (7.3%) runs 34% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Mahaska's overall average travel time exceeds 60% of counties in Iowa. Mahaska's average driver income exceeds 47% of counties in Iowa. Mahaska's median driver age is higher than 32% of counties in Iowa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
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 70% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 23% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Mahaska 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
Mahaska
Iowa
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,129
3,042
-30.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.3%
11.0%
-6.8%
Truck % (Highway)
12.6%
16.1%
-21.9%
Avg. Travel Time
34.2 min
33.0 min
+3.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,129 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Mahaska's highway truck share of 12.6% is higher than 26% of counties in Iowa.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,805 vehicles per day - a 15% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Mahaska roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,710 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 44% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Mahaska 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.
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)
