This page delivers traffic analytics for Kingsbury County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kingsbury County, South Dakota among 130 road miles divided in 810 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 849 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.
1,433
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,280
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,433 vehicles per day in Kingsbury County, South Dakota that results in 166,836 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈60.9 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 50.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: Kingsbury sees 55% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,433 vehicles per day against 3,156), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Kingsbury accounts for about 0.7% of South Dakota's statewide total, at 166,836 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈60.9 million per year). At 50.1 minutes, the average travel time is 54% higher than the state level. By volume, Kingsbury's 1,433 vehicles per day outpaces 63% of counties in South Dakota. Its average travel time of 50.1 minutes is longer than 94% 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.
2,712
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
54.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,793
A significant volume of traffic in Kingsbury County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,712 vehicles per day, 269% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 734 vehicles per day. That average covers 41 highway road miles divided in 286 segments (average segment length 759 ft), together carrying 106,948 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈39.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (15.4%) is 13% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Kingsbury serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Kingsbury's highway truck share (15.4%) is higher than 67% of counties in South Dakota. 60% of counties in South Dakota see fewer highway trucks per day than Kingsbury's roughly 417.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
734
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,075
The non-highway road network in Kingsbury County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 734 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,712 vehicles per day. That average covers 89 non-highway road miles divided in 524 segments (average segment length 898 ft), together carrying 59,887 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈21.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 39% lower than on highways. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 94% of counties in South Dakota. Trip origins here have higher average income than 60% of counties in South Dakota. Kingsbury's median driver age is higher than 26% of counties in South Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 95% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -22% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Kingsbury County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Kingsbury
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,433
3,156
-54.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.2%
10.3%
+28.6%
Truck % (Highway)
15.4%
13.6%
+13.2%
Avg. Travel Time
50.1 min
32.5 min
+54.3%
How Kingsbury County compares
Kingsbury County against nearby areas
Against the 4 nearest areas, Kingsbury County sees 36.2% longer typical trips; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Traffic volume here matches the areas around it, but more of that traffic is trucks - a difference in what routes through, not in how much.
Kingsbury County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the South Dakota average for scale.
Kingsbury County sits in the top quarter of the South Dakota field on average travel time, at #5 of 66.
Where Kingsbury 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
Kingsbury County
South Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,433
#25 of 66
Highway vehicle-miles per day
106,948
#34 of 49
Truck share on highways
15.4%
#17 of 49
Highway trucks per day
417
#20 of 49
Average travel time
50.1 min
#5 of 66
Average driver income
$73,280
#27 of 66
Average driver age
47.8 yrs
#49 of 66
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,433 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Kingsbury skews older than 26% of counties in South Dakota.
Drivers on Kingsbury roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,280 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 33% of highway traffic and 21% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Kingsbury 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 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 95% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 50.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 1,124 vehicles per day - a 22% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 13.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.4% on highways.
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)
