This page delivers traffic analytics for Beadle County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Beadle County, South Dakota among 230 road miles divided in 2,184 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 556 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.
2,620
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.
34.9 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.
$63,024
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,620 vehicles per day in Beadle County, South Dakota that results in 394,214 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈144 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 34.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: Beadle's average daily traffic volume is 17% lower than the state average - 2,620 vehicles per day against 3,156 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 394,214 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈144 million per year), about 1.6% of South Dakota's statewide total. At 34.9 minutes, the average travel time is 8% higher than the state level. By volume, Beadle's 2,620 vehicles per day outpaces 82% of counties in South Dakota. Its average travel time of 34.9 minutes is longer than 43% of counties in South Dakota.
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.
4,769
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,117
A significant volume of traffic in Beadle County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,769 vehicles per day, 157% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,852 vehicles per day. That average covers 95 highway road miles divided in 575 segments (average segment length 869 ft), together carrying 269,899 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈98.5 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 67% of counties in South Dakota. Trucks constitute 12.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 10% lower than the state average, at 12.3% - positioning Beadle as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 23% of counties in South Dakota. 58% of counties in South Dakota see fewer highway trucks per day than Beadle's roughly 586.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,852
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
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.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,847
The non-highway road network in Beadle County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,852 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,769 vehicles per day. That average covers 135 non-highway road miles divided in 1,609 segments (average segment length 444 ft), together carrying 124,315 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈45.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 44% lower than the highway network. Beadle's overall average travel time exceeds 43% of counties in South Dakota. Beadle's average driver income exceeds 22% of counties in South Dakota. Beadle's median driver age is higher than 42% of counties in South Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Beadle County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Beadle
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,620
3,156
-17.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.6%
10.3%
+2.9%
Truck % (Highway)
12.3%
13.6%
-9.6%
Avg. Travel Time
34.9 min
32.5 min
+7.6%
How Beadle County compares
Beadle County against nearby areas
Against the 4 nearest areas, Beadle County carries 109.0% more traffic on a typical road and moves 3.3 times the total daily travel; it has the busiest roads of the five. Bigger and busier at once: more road than the areas around it and heavier traffic on it, which makes it the centre of gravity for travel in this part of the map.
Beadle County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the South Dakota average for scale.
Beadle County sits in the top quarter of the South Dakota field on average daily traffic volume, at #13 of 66.
Where Beadle County sits among South Dakota's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Beadle County
South Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,620
#13 of 66
Highway vehicle-miles per day
269,899
#17 of 49
Truck share on highways
12.3%
#38 of 49
Highway trucks per day
586
#21 of 49
Average travel time
34.9 min
#38 of 66
Average driver income
$63,024
#52 of 66
Average driver age
48.7 yrs
#39 of 66
Beadle County ranks #13 of 66 on average daily traffic volume but #52 of 66 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,620 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Beadle's highway truck share of 12.3% is higher than 23% of counties in South Dakota.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.3% on highways.
Drivers on Beadle roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,024 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 6% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Beadle County, South Dakota. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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 56% 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)
