This page delivers traffic analytics for Butte County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Butte County, South Dakota among 232 road miles divided in 1,299 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 943 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.
3,086
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
3.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,708
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,086 vehicles per day in Butte County, South Dakota that results in 275,972 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈101 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 31.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: At 3,086 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Butte carries 2% less traffic than the state average of 3,156 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 275,972 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈101 million per year), about 1.1% of South Dakota's statewide total. At 31.6 minutes, the average travel time is 3% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 74% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 3.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 86% of counties in South Dakota see less traffic than Butte's 3,086 vehicles per day. 22% of counties in South Dakota have a shorter average travel time than Butte's 31.6 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.
8,248
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.2 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.
3.4%
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.
$73,170
A significant volume of traffic in Butte County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,248 vehicles per day, 439% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,530 vehicles per day. That average covers 66 highway road miles divided in 301 segments (average segment length 1,158 ft), together carrying 145,229 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈53.0 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 52% of counties in South Dakota. Trucks constitute 12.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.8%) is 6% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Butte serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 35% of counties in South Dakota see a lower highway truck share than Butte's 12.8%. Butte's highway truck count is higher than 38% of counties in South Dakota, at roughly 1,057 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,530
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,574
The non-highway road network in Butte County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,530 vehicles per day, 81% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,248 vehicles per day. That average covers 166 non-highway road miles divided in 998 segments (average segment length 878 ft), together carrying 130,743 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 28% lower than the highway network. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 22% of counties in South Dakota. 68% of counties in South Dakota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Butte. The driver population here skews older than 57% of counties in South Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +25% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -24% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Butte County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +25% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Butte
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,086
3,156
-2.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.1%
10.3%
+7.9%
Truck % (Highway)
12.8%
13.6%
-5.6%
Avg. Travel Time
31.6 min
32.5 min
-2.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,086 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Butte carries more traffic than 86% of counties in South Dakota, averaging 3,086 vehicles per day.
Approximately 25% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Butte 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.
Drivers on Butte roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $74,708 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 25% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,349 vehicles per day - a 24% 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)
