This page delivers traffic analytics for Scott County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Scott County, Kansas among 80 road miles divided in 527 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 804 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.
3,492
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,786
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,492 vehicles per day in Scott County, Kansas that results in 209,063 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈76.3 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Scott sees 18% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,492 vehicles per day against 4,243), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Scott accounts for about 0.3% of Kansas's statewide total, at 209,063 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈76.3 million per year). At 33.9 minutes, the average travel time is 7% higher than the state level. By volume, Scott's 3,492 vehicles per day outpaces 81% of counties in Kansas. Its average travel time of 33.9 minutes is longer than 45% of counties in Kansas.
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.
5,516
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,407
A significant volume of traffic in Scott County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,516 vehicles per day, 167% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,064 vehicles per day. That average covers 33 highway road miles divided in 218 segments (average segment length 791 ft), together carrying 145,205 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈53.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.0%) is 16% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Scott serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 14% of counties in Kansas see a lower highway truck share than Scott's 12.0%. By raw truck volume, Scott carries more highway trucks than 41% of counties in Kansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,064
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.7 min
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.
$76,509
The non-highway road network in Scott County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,064 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,516 vehicles per day. That average covers 48 non-highway road miles divided in 309 segments (average segment length 814 ft), together carrying 63,858 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈23.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 40% fewer trucks by share. Scott's overall average travel time exceeds 45% of counties in Kansas. Scott's average driver income exceeds 92% of counties in Kansas. Scott's median driver age is higher than 25% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Scott County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Scott
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,492
4,243
-17.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.6%
10.2%
+3.6%
Truck % (Highway)
12.0%
14.4%
-16.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.9 min
31.8 min
+6.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,492 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Scott skews older than 25% of counties in Kansas.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Scott 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.
Drivers on Scott roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $81,786 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 10.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.0% on highways.
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 63% 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)
