This page delivers traffic analytics for Thomas County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Thomas County, Kansas among 214 road miles divided in 1,053 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 1,071 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.
3,316
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.4%
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.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,410
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,316 vehicles per day in Thomas County, Kansas that results in 793,155 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈290 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 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: At 3,316 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Thomas carries 22% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Thomas accounts for about 1.1% of Kansas's statewide total, at 793,155 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈290 million per year). At 33.9 minutes, the average travel time is 7% higher than the state level. Thomas carries more traffic than 79% of counties in Kansas. On travel time, Thomas runs longer than 44% 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.
3,121
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
24.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,238
A significant volume of traffic in Thomas County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,121 vehicles per day, 7% less than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,368 vehicles per day. That average covers 110 highway road miles divided in 220 segments (average segment length 2,649 ft), together carrying 626,930 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈229 million per year). 81% of counties in Kansas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 24.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 24.0%, highway truck share is 67% higher than the state average, marking Thomas as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 91% of counties in Kansas see a lower highway truck share than Thomas's 24.0%. Thomas's highway truck count is higher than 83% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 750 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,368
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,595
The non-highway road network in Thomas County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,368 vehicles per day, 8% more than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,121 vehicles per day. That average covers 103 non-highway road miles divided in 833 segments (average segment length 655 ft), together carrying 166,225 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈60.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 73% lower than on highways. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 44% of counties in Kansas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 42% of counties in Kansas. Thomas's median driver age is higher than 29% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 64% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 31% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -18% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Thomas County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Thomas
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,316
4,243
-21.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
20.4%
10.2%
+99.4%
Truck % (Highway)
24.0%
14.4%
+66.7%
Avg. Travel Time
33.9 min
31.8 min
+6.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,316 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Thomas carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 83% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 750 per day.
Drivers on Thomas roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,410 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM in the evening - about 64% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 20.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 24.0% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 49% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Thomas 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,703 vehicles per day - a 18% decrease from the annual 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)
