This page delivers traffic analytics for Vernon County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Vernon County, Missouri among 288 road miles divided in 2,786 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 547 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.
2,045
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.6%
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.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,847
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,045 vehicles per day in Vernon County, Missouri that results in 622,166 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈227 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: Vernon sees 64% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,045 vehicles per day against 5,631), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 622,166 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈227 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Missouri's statewide total. The average trip takes 35.9 minutes, 15% higher than the state level. 45% of counties in Missouri see less traffic than Vernon's 2,045 vehicles per day. 85% of counties in Missouri have a shorter average travel time than Vernon's 35.9 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.
5,171
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
65.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,610
A significant volume of traffic in Vernon County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,171 vehicles per day, 166% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,945 vehicles per day. That average covers 62 highway road miles divided in 86 segments (average segment length 3,802 ft), together carrying 353,700 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈129 million per year). Trucks constitute 22.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (22.9%) is 71% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Vernon serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 85% of counties in Missouri see a lower highway truck share than Vernon's 22.9%. 52% of counties in Missouri see fewer highway trucks per day than Vernon's roughly 1,186.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,945
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,510
The non-highway road network in Vernon County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,945 vehicles per day, 62% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,171 vehicles per day. That average covers 226 non-highway road miles divided in 2,700 segments (average segment length 443 ft), together carrying 268,467 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈98.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 64% lower than the highway network. 85% of counties in Missouri see shorter overall travel times than Vernon. Trip origins here have higher average income than 28% of counties in Missouri. Vernon's median driver age is higher than 61% of counties in Missouri.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Vernon County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Vernon
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,045
5,631
-63.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.6%
9.8%
+69.2%
Truck % (Highway)
22.9%
13.4%
+70.6%
Avg. Travel Time
35.9 min
31.3 min
+14.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,045 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Vernon's average travel time of 35.9 minutes is longer than 85% of counties in Missouri.
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 62% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Vernon roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,847 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 16.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.9% on highways.
Approximately 39% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Vernon 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.
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)
