This page delivers traffic analytics for Wapello County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wapello County, Iowa among 314 road miles divided in 5,702 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 291 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.
2,370
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.5 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.
7.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,096
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,370 vehicles per day in Wapello County, Iowa that results in 699,125 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈255 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 34.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Iowa state averages: At 2,370 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Wapello carries 22% less traffic than the state average of 3,042 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 699,125 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈255 million per year), about 0.8% of Iowa's statewide total. At 34.5 minutes, the average travel time is 4% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 7.3% is 36% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 76% of counties in Iowa see less traffic than Wapello's 2,370 vehicles per day. 62% of counties in Iowa have a shorter average travel time than Wapello's 34.5 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.
4,171
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.3 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.
10.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,573
A significant volume of traffic in Wapello County, Iowa utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,171 vehicles per day, 86% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,248 vehicles per day. That average covers 90 highway road miles divided in 362 segments (average segment length 1,311 ft), together carrying 363,571 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈133 million per year). 58% of counties in Iowa move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 13.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.6%) is 15% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Wapello serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 38% of counties in Iowa. Wapello's highway truck count is higher than 30% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 569 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,248
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.3 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.
7.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,734
The non-highway road network in Wapello County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,248 vehicles per day, 46% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,171 vehicles per day. That average covers 224 non-highway road miles divided in 5,340 segments (average segment length 222 ft), together carrying 335,555 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈122 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 50% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (7.1%) runs 36% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Wapello's overall average travel time exceeds 62% of counties in Iowa. Wapello's average driver income exceeds 31% of counties in Iowa. The driver population here skews older than 29% of counties in Iowa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 66% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 24% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -13% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Wapello County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Wapello
Iowa
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,370
3,042
-22.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.4%
11.0%
-5.9%
Truck % (Highway)
13.6%
16.1%
-15.3%
Avg. Travel Time
34.5 min
33.0 min
+4.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,370 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Wapello skews older than 29% of counties in Iowa.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,056 vehicles per day - a 13% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 27% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Wapello 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 10.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.6% on highways.
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 66% 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)
