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Nowata County, Oklahoma Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Nowata County, Oklahoma. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Nowata County, Oklahoma among 112 road miles divided in 915 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 648 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.

2,682

Trucks

Trucks

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

10.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

45.6 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.

9.2%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

48.7 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$58,462

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,682 vehicles per day in Nowata County, Oklahoma that results in 297,751 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈109 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 45.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Oklahoma state averages: At 2,682 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Nowata carries 51% less traffic than the state average of 5,504 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Nowata accounts for about 0.3% of Oklahoma's statewide total, at 297,751 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈109 million per year). The average trip takes 45.6 minutes, 40% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 25% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Nowata's 2,682 vehicles per day outpaces 39% of counties in Oklahoma. Its average travel time of 45.6 minutes is longer than 96% of counties in Oklahoma.

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.

2,682

Trucks

Trucks

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

10.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

45.6 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.

9.2%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

48.7 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$58,462

The non-highway road network in Nowata County, Oklahoma supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,682 vehicles per day. That average covers 112 non-highway road miles divided in 915 segments (average segment length 648 ft), together carrying 297,751 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈109 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.0% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (9.2%) runs 22% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Nowata's overall average travel time exceeds 96% of counties in Oklahoma. Nowata's average driver income exceeds 33% of counties in Oklahoma. The driver population here skews older than 80% of counties in Oklahoma.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Nowata County, Oklahoma, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Nowata

Oklahoma
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,682

5,504

-51.3%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

10.0%

11.2%

-11.3%

Truck % (Highway)

16.0%

Avg. Travel Time

45.6 min

32.7 min

+39.8%

How Nowata County compares

Nowata County against nearby areas

Against the 4 nearest areas, Nowata County moves 25.5% of the total daily travel and carries 40.0% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.

Nowata County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Oklahoma average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Nowata County2,68210.0%297,75145.6 min9.2%
Washington County, Oklahoma6,6776.8%942,33832.2 min15.8%
Craig County, Oklahoma3,54422.0%665,19237.4 min8.2%
Montgomery County, Kansas2,93611.2%614,57636.4 minN/A
Rogers County, Oklahoma4,71210.4%2,444,77931.9 min12.0%
Oklahoma average5,50411.2%N/A32.7 min12.3%

Nowata County ranked within Oklahoma

Average travel time places Nowata County #4 of 77 in Oklahoma - the top quarter of the state.

Where Nowata County sits among Oklahoma'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.
MeasureNowata CountyOklahoma rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,682#47 of 77
Average travel time45.6 min#4 of 77
Average driver income$58,462#52 of 77
Average driver age48.7 yrs#16 of 77

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

OklahomaDepartment 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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