Bench OS000115, US 192 at Osceola County Tax Office

Description

Westbound 192 in front of the Osceola County Tax Office/DMV and Property Appraisers Office.

This bus stop bench is located on the westbound side of US 192 / Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in front of the Osceola County Tax Collector/DMV and Property Appraiser offices in Kissimmee, FL (Osceola County, ZIP 34744). This is a high-traffic commercial/government corridor in central Kissimmee, where US 192 serves as a primary east-west route for commuters, tourists, and locals connecting Orange Blossom Trail to downtown Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and the Turnpike. The bench faces westbound traffic heading toward Simpson Rd, Partin Settlement Rd, and western areas. It benefits from strong visibility to drivers, LYNX bus riders, and visitors to the county offices. It’s a busy taxpayer/tourist/residential mix zone with steady flow, about 10-15 miles south of downtown Orlando.

Nearest Businesses

The county offices are the main anchor, with commercial support along US 192 and nearby intersections. Key ones within ~1-mile radius:

Osceola County Tax Collector Office
Osceola County Property Appraiser Office
Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Hotel & Water Park
Wawa
Grillers Puerto Rico
CVS
Publix Super Market at Partin Village
AdventHealth Partin Settlement ER
Apartments/residential: Remington Apartments, Academy Park Apartments, and complexes along Partin Settlement Rd.
Other: Small plazas with dining/services, parks, and local businesses; denser retail east/west on US 192.

This spot supports government services, tourism, shopping, and healthcare with consistent local and visitor traffic.

Traffic Counts

Segment	AADT	Year
US 192 / Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy near DMV	48,000–60,000	2025
US 192 broader segments	45,000–55,000	2025
Nearby connectors	40,000–50,000	2025

Daily Impressions Potential: 48,000–60,000 vehicles daily, generating tens of thousands of views. Westbound targets traffic toward western Kissimmee and US-441.
Trends: High volumes with growth from tourism/residential development; congestion common at intersections like Partin Settlement Rd; includes trucks and tourist vehicles. Peaks during rush hours, weekends, and tourist seasons.

Demographics (ZIP 34744 – Immediate Area)

Population: ~66,582 (2024 est.); projected ~70,986 for 2026 (density ~1,948 people per sq. mile).
Age: Median ~38.0 years (strong families/working adults: high under-18 and 25–44 groups).
Gender: ~51% male, ~49% female.
Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino ~61–65% (predominantly Puerto Rican, Colombian, Dominican—dominant group); White (non-Hispanic) ~20–36%; Black/African American ~8%; Asian ~4%; two or more/other ~3–4%.
Income and Economy: Median household income ~$74,537; median individual ~$35,000. Poverty rate ~11–12.5%. Top industries: retail, tourism/hospitality, healthcare, construction. Unemployment ~3–4.6%; many commute north to Orlando (30–35 min average).
Households and Housing: Average size ~3.0–3.5; median home value ~$326,000–$356,000; median rent ~$1,400+/month. ~47% married/family households.
Education: ~26–30% with college degree or higher.

Diverse, family-oriented, growing area with strong Hispanic influence (Spanish widely spoken). Proximity to county offices, retail, and US 192 makes this bench excellent for government services, tourism, retail, or commuter-targeted ads.