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Jerauld County, South Dakota Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Jerauld County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jerauld County, South Dakota among 66 road miles divided in 344 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 1,007 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

794

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.

41.2 min

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

54.9 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$67,874

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 794 vehicles per day in Jerauld County, South Dakota that results in 56,002 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈20.4 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 41.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the South Dakota state averages: Jerauld's average daily traffic volume is 75% lower than the state average - 794 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 56,002 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈20.4 million per year), about 0.2% of South Dakota's statewide total. At 41.2 minutes, the average travel time is 27% higher than the state level. By volume, Jerauld's 794 vehicles per day outpaces 29% of counties in South Dakota. Its average travel time of 41.2 minutes is longer than 74% of counties in South Dakota.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

794

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.

41.2 min

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

54.9 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$67,874

The non-highway road network in Jerauld County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 794 vehicles per day. That average covers 66 non-highway road miles divided in 344 segments (average segment length 1,007 ft), together carrying 56,002 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈20.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.1% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

74% of counties in South Dakota see shorter overall travel times than Jerauld. Trip origins here have higher average income than 37% of counties in South Dakota. 91% of counties in South Dakota have a younger driver population than Jerauld.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–10:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 89% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 26% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +14% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -24% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Jerauld County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +14% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Jerauld

South Dakota
Average

Difference

Traffic

794

3,156

-74.9%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

11.1%

10.3%

+7.5%

Truck % (Highway)

13.6%

Avg. Travel Time

41.2 min

32.5 min

+26.8%

How Jerauld County compares

Jerauld County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Jerauld County moves 24.0% of the total daily travel and carries 39.9% less traffic on a typical road; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.

Jerauld County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the South Dakota average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Jerauld County79411.1%56,00241.2 minN/A
Sanborn County, South Dakota1,25512.2%140,88939.7 minN/A
Beadle County, South Dakota2,62010.6%394,21434.9 minN/A
Aurora County, South Dakota1,10915.5%376,65737.3 minN/A
Buffalo County, South Dakota30213.3%22,79042.0 minN/A
South Dakota average3,15610.3%N/A32.5 min12.9%

Jerauld County ranked within South Dakota

Average driver age places Jerauld County #7 of 66 in South Dakota - the top quarter of the state.

Where Jerauld 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.
MeasureJerauld CountySouth Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)794#47 of 66
Average travel time41.2 min#18 of 66
Average driver income$67,874#42 of 66
Average driver age54.9 yrs#7 of 66

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

South DakotaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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