This page delivers traffic analytics for McCook County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for McCook County, South Dakota among 243 road miles divided in 1,219 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 1,054 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.
1,004
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,359
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,004 vehicles per day in McCook County, South Dakota that results in 496,446 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈181 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: At 1,004 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in McCook carries 68% less traffic than the state average of 3,156 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 496,446 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈181 million per year), roughly 2.0% of South Dakota's statewide total. At 34.6 minutes, the average travel time is 7% higher than the state level. 43% of counties in South Dakota see less traffic than McCook's 1,004 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 34.6 minutes is longer than 38% 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.
2,952
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,109
A significant volume of traffic in McCook County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,952 vehicles per day, 283% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 771 vehicles per day. That average covers 67 highway road miles divided in 130 segments (average segment length 2,710 ft), together carrying 383,911 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈140 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 81% of counties in South Dakota. Trucks constitute 15.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 17% higher than the state average, at 15.9% - positioning McCook as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. McCook's highway truck share (15.9%) is higher than 75% of counties in South Dakota. By raw truck volume, McCook carries more highway trucks than 92% of counties in South Dakota.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
771
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
$81,680
The non-highway road network in McCook County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 771 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,952 vehicles per day. That average covers 177 non-highway road miles divided in 1,089 segments (average segment length 856 ft), together carrying 112,534 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈41.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 54% fewer trucks by share. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 38% of counties in South Dakota. 85% of counties in South Dakota see lower average driver income among trip origins than McCook. 18% of counties in South Dakota have a younger driver population than McCook.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In McCook County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
McCook
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,004
3,156
-68.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.9%
10.3%
+35.4%
Truck % (Highway)
15.9%
13.6%
+16.9%
Avg. Travel Time
34.6 min
32.5 min
+6.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,004 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
McCook carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 92% of counties in South Dakota, at roughly 469 per day.
Drivers on McCook roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $78,359 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 76% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside McCook 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.
Trucks account for approximately 13.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.9% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 76% 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)
