This page delivers traffic analytics for Stanley County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Stanley County, South Dakota among 121 road miles divided in 431 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 1,479 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.
2,323
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,833
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,323 vehicles per day in Stanley County, South Dakota that results in 159,784 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.3 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 40.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: At 2,323 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Stanley carries 26% 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 159,784 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.3 million per year), roughly 0.7% of South Dakota's statewide total. Journey times run 24% higher than the state level, at 40.2 minutes on average. By volume, Stanley's 2,323 vehicles per day outpaces 78% of counties in South Dakota. Its average travel time of 40.2 minutes is longer than 68% 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.
3,754
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,800
A significant volume of traffic in Stanley County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,754 vehicles per day, 413% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 732 vehicles per day. That average covers 64 highway road miles divided in 227 segments (average segment length 1,482 ft), together carrying 127,793 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈46.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.9%, highway truck share is 5% lower than the state average, marking Stanley as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 38% of counties in South Dakota see a lower highway truck share than Stanley's 12.9%. By raw truck volume, Stanley carries more highway trucks than 31% 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.
732
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,961
The non-highway road network in Stanley County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 732 vehicles per day, 81% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,754 vehicles per day. That average covers 57 non-highway road miles divided in 204 segments (average segment length 1,476 ft), together carrying 31,991 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈11.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 25% fewer trucks by share. Stanley's overall average travel time exceeds 68% of counties in South Dakota. 91% of counties in South Dakota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Stanley. 31% of counties in South Dakota have a younger driver population than Stanley.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Stanley County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Stanley
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,323
3,156
-26.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.2%
10.3%
+18.9%
Truck % (Highway)
12.9%
13.6%
-5.3%
Avg. Travel Time
40.2 min
32.5 min
+24.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,323 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Stanley skews older than 31% of counties in South Dakota.
Drivers on Stanley roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $81,833 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 12.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.9% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 40.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 48% of highway traffic and 37% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Stanley 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)
