This page delivers traffic analytics for Ray County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ray County, Missouri among 227 road miles divided in 3,388 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 354 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.
2,151
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.
30.3 min
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.
$75,760
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,151 vehicles per day in Ray County, Missouri that results in 523,980 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈191 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 30.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: Ray's average daily traffic volume is 62% lower than the state average - 2,151 vehicles per day against 5,631 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 523,980 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈191 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Missouri's statewide total. At 30.3 minutes, the average travel time is 3% lower than the state level. 48% of counties in Missouri see less traffic than Ray's 2,151 vehicles per day. 25% of counties in Missouri have a shorter average travel time than Ray's 30.3 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.
6,992
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,426
A significant volume of traffic in Ray County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,992 vehicles per day, 325% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,646 vehicles per day. That average covers 45 highway road miles divided in 320 segments (average segment length 739 ft), together carrying 283,982 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈104 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.5%, highway truck share is 15% lower than the state average, marking Ray as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 20% of counties in Missouri see a lower highway truck share than Ray's 11.5%. 32% of counties in Missouri see fewer highway trucks per day than Ray's roughly 801.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,646
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,081
The non-highway road network in Ray County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,646 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,992 vehicles per day. That average covers 183 non-highway road miles divided in 3,068 segments (average segment length 314 ft), together carrying 239,998 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈87.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 34% lower than on highways. 25% of counties in Missouri see shorter overall travel times than Ray. 86% of counties in Missouri see lower average driver income among trip origins than Ray. The driver population here skews older than 61% of counties in Missouri.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Ray County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ray
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,151
5,631
-61.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.7%
9.8%
-1.6%
Truck % (Highway)
11.5%
13.4%
-14.8%
Avg. Travel Time
30.3 min
31.3 min
-3.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,151 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Ray carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 32% of counties in Missouri, at roughly 801 per day.
Approximately 30% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ray County, Missouri. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Ray roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $75,760 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 79% 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)
