This page delivers traffic analytics for Tama County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Tama County, Iowa among 318 road miles divided in 3,042 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 552 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.
1,382
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.3 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.
5.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,125
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,382 vehicles per day in Tama County, Iowa that results in 485,325 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈177 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 42.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Iowa state averages: At 1,382 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Tama carries 55% less traffic than the state average of 3,042 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 485,325 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈177 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Iowa's statewide total. The average trip takes 42.3 minutes, 28% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 51% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 35% of counties in Iowa see less traffic than Tama's 1,382 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 42.3 minutes is longer than 98% of counties in Iowa.
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.
3,825
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
56.5 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.
8.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,963
A significant volume of traffic in Tama County, Iowa utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,825 vehicles per day, 206% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,249 vehicles per day. That average covers 50 highway road miles divided in 157 segments (average segment length 1,685 ft), together carrying 192,490 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈70.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.3%) is 17% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Tama serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Tama's highway truck share (13.3%) is higher than 33% of counties in Iowa. Tama's highway truck count is higher than 28% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 509 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,249
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.5 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.
5.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,674
The non-highway road network in Tama County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,249 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,825 vehicles per day. That average covers 268 non-highway road miles divided in 2,885 segments (average segment length 490 ft), together carrying 292,835 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈107 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 28% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.4% is 52% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 98% of counties in Iowa. Tama's average driver income exceeds 43% of counties in Iowa. The driver population here skews older than 44% of counties in Iowa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 82% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 36% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +23% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -28% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Tama County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +23% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Tama
Iowa
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,382
3,042
-54.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.0%
11.0%
+0.2%
Truck % (Highway)
13.3%
16.1%
-17.4%
Avg. Travel Time
42.3 min
33.0 min
+28.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,382 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Tama's average travel time of 42.3 minutes is longer than 98% of counties in Iowa.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 82% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 23% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 999 vehicles per day - a 28% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 39% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Tama County, Iowa. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 11.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.3% on highways.
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)
