This page delivers traffic analytics for Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pottawatomie County, Kansas among 283 road miles divided in 3,129 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 477 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.
2,273
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 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.
2.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,500
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,273 vehicles per day in Pottawatomie County, Kansas that results in 465,482 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Pottawatomie's average daily traffic volume is 46% lower than the state average - 2,273 vehicles per day against 4,243 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 465,482 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Kansas's statewide total. At 30.1 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the state level. At 85% lower than the state level, the 2.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Pottawatomie carries more traffic than 63% of counties in Kansas. 7% of counties in Kansas have a shorter average travel time than Pottawatomie's 30.1 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.
5,625
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,152
A significant volume of traffic in Pottawatomie County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,625 vehicles per day, 220% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,758 vehicles per day. That average covers 42 highway road miles divided in 417 segments (average segment length 538 ft), together carrying 219,176 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈80.0 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 51% of counties in Kansas. Trucks constitute 8.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 43% lower than the state average, at 8.2% - positioning Pottawatomie as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. At 8.2%, Pottawatomie's highway truck concentration is the lowest in Kansas. Pottawatomie's highway truck count is higher than 19% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 461 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,758
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 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.
2.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
37.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,341
The non-highway road network in Pottawatomie County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,758 vehicles per day, 69% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,625 vehicles per day. That average covers 240 non-highway road miles divided in 2,712 segments (average segment length 467 ft), together carrying 246,306 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈89.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 24% fewer trucks by share. At 85% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 2.5% signals easier movement on local roads. Pottawatomie's overall average travel time exceeds 7% of counties in Kansas. Pottawatomie's average driver income exceeds 93% of counties in Kansas. 2% of counties in Kansas have a younger driver population than Pottawatomie.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Pottawatomie County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Pottawatomie
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,273
4,243
-46.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.1%
10.2%
-30.1%
Truck % (Highway)
8.2%
14.4%
-43.2%
Avg. Travel Time
30.1 min
31.8 min
-5.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,273 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Pottawatomie has the lowest highway truck share of any county in Kansas, at 8.2%.
Drivers on Pottawatomie roads have a median age of 38 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $82,500 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 7.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.2% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 30% of highway traffic and 28% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Pottawatomie County, Kansas. 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 7:00 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)
