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McPherson County, Nebraska Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for McPherson County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for McPherson County, Nebraska among 28 road miles divided in 98 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 1,511 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.
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.

475

Trucks

Trucks

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

8.9%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

37.6 min

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.

$57,424

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 475 vehicles per day in McPherson County, Nebraska that results in 10,896 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Nebraska state averages: McPherson's average daily traffic volume is 87% lower than the state average - 475 vehicles per day against 3,598 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, McPherson accounts for about 0.0% of Nebraska's statewide total, at 10,896 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.0 million per year). At 37.6 minutes, the average travel time is 14% higher than the state level. McPherson carries more traffic than 3% of counties in Nebraska. 62% of counties in Nebraska have a shorter average travel time than McPherson's 37.6 minutes.

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.

475

Trucks

Trucks

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

8.9%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

37.6 min

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.

$57,424

The non-highway road network in McPherson County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 475 vehicles per day. That average covers 28 non-highway road miles divided in 98 segments (average segment length 1,511 ft), together carrying 10,896 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.9% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

McPherson's overall average travel time exceeds 62% of counties in Nebraska. 8% of counties in Nebraska see lower average driver income among trip origins than McPherson. McPherson's median driver age is higher than 52% of counties in Nebraska.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In McPherson County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

McPherson

Nebraska
Average

Difference

Traffic

475

3,598

-86.8%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.9%

11.5%

-22.6%

Truck % (Highway)

17.6%

Avg. Travel Time

37.6 min

33.0 min

+13.9%

How McPherson County compares

McPherson County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, McPherson County moves 33.9% of the total daily travel and carries 30.0% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quieter and more local than the areas around it on both counts: less traffic, and less of what there is arriving by truck.

McPherson County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Nebraska average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
McPherson County4758.9%10,89637.6 minN/A
Hooker County, Nebraska64113.5%25,55434.3 minN/A
Logan County, Nebraska85114.8%46,80040.9 minN/A
Arthur County, Nebraska49110.4%13,63443.6 minN/A
Thomas County, Nebraska73017.1%42,60560.9 minN/A
Nebraska average3,59811.5%N/A33.0 min17.5%

McPherson County ranked within Nebraska

Average daily traffic volume places McPherson County #90 of 93 in Nebraska - the bottom quarter of the state.

Where McPherson 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.
MeasureMcPherson CountyNebraska rank
Traffic volume (AADT)475#90 of 93
Average travel time37.6 min#36 of 93
Average driver income$57,424#86 of 93
Average driver age51.2 yrs#45 of 93

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

NebraskaDepartment 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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