This page delivers traffic analytics for Perkins County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Perkins County, South Dakota among 99 road miles divided in 301 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 1,734 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.
782
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,299
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 782 vehicles per day in Perkins County, South Dakota that results in 45,945 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.8 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 40.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: Perkins's average daily traffic volume is 75% lower than the state average - 782 vehicles per day against 3,156 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Perkins accounts for about 0.2% of South Dakota's statewide total, at 45,945 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.8 million per year). At 40.9 minutes, the average travel time is 26% higher than the state level. 28% of counties in South Dakota see less traffic than Perkins's 782 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 40.9 minutes is longer than 71% 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.
1,926
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,656
A significant volume of traffic in Perkins County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,926 vehicles per day, 356% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 423 vehicles per day. That average covers 19 highway road miles divided in 72 segments (average segment length 1,398 ft), together carrying 18,688 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.8%) is 13% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Perkins serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 17% of counties in South Dakota. By raw truck volume, Perkins carries more highway trucks than 6% 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.
423
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.
38.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,826
The non-highway road network in Perkins County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 423 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,926 vehicles per day. That average covers 80 non-highway road miles divided in 229 segments (average segment length 1,839 ft), together carrying 27,257 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 6% lower than on highways. 71% of counties in South Dakota see shorter overall travel times than Perkins. Trip origins here have higher average income than 40% of counties in South Dakota. Perkins's median driver age is higher than 85% of counties in South Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Perkins County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Perkins
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
782
3,156
-75.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.4%
10.3%
+10.8%
Truck % (Highway)
11.8%
13.6%
-13.0%
Avg. Travel Time
40.9 min
32.5 min
+26.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 782 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Perkins's highway truck share of 11.8% is higher than 17% of counties in South Dakota.
The average travel time for drivers is 40.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Drivers on Perkins roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $68,299 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 11.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.8% on highways.
Approximately 4% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Perkins 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.
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)
