Description
Westbound US 192 just before Simmons Rd heading into Kissimmee.
The bus stop bench is located on the westbound side of US 192 / Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway just before Simmons Rd, heading into Kissimmee in St. Cloud, FL (Osceola County, ZIP 34772). This is a growing commercial corridor along US 192, a primary east-west route serving commuters, tourists, and locals connecting downtown St. Cloud to Kissimmee and further toward the Florida Turnpike and Orlando area. The bench faces westbound traffic heading west toward Kissimmee, approaching the Simmons Rd intersection and continuing toward emerging retail and suburban developments. It benefits from strong visibility to drivers, LYNX bus riders, and customers at nearby dining and retail. It’s a practical quick-service dining and shopping stretch on the western/southern edge of St. Cloud with steady commuter, local, and tourist flow, about 5 miles east of central Kissimmee and 20–25 miles southeast of Orlando.
Nearest Businesses
- Outback Steakhouse
- Hobby Lobby
- Marshalls
- Pollo Campero
- Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
- Ross Dress for Less
- Spectrum Store
- First Watch
- Public Storage
- Other: Emerging retail spots, residential developments, apartments, local services, and vacant/developmental land; denser commercial and big-box retail west toward Kissimmee.
This spot supports casual and quick-service dining, discount retail shopping, everyday services, and family-oriented needs with moderate to high local resident and commuter traffic.
Traffic Counts
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Segment
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AADT
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Year
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US 192 near Simmons Rd / Big Sky Blvd area
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45,000–55,000
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2025
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US 192 broader segments in St. Cloud
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40,000–60,000
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2025
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Nearby connectors (e.g., Simmons Rd)
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15,000–25,000
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2025
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Daily Impressions Potential: 45,000–55,000 vehicles daily, generating tens of thousands of views. Westbound targets traffic toward Kissimmee and beyond.
Trends: Moderate to high volumes with growth from residential expansion, tourism, and new development; congestion possible at intersections like Simmons Rd; includes commuter vehicles and local traffic. Peaks during rush hours, weekends, and tourist seasons.
Demographics (ZIP 34772 – St. Cloud Area, immediate vicinity)
Latest from U.S. Census American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates and 2026 projections:
- Population: ~33,500–34,500 (2024 est.); projected ~35,000–37,000+ for 2026 (density ~560 per sq. mile in suburban pockets).
- Age: Median ~37–38 years (family-oriented: strong under-18 and 35–54 groups).
- Gender: ~49% male, ~51% female.
- Race/Ethnicity: White (non-Hispanic) ~39–45%; Hispanic/Latino ~43–48% (growing influences); Black/African American ~5–6%; Asian ~2–4%; two or more/other ~25%.
- Income and Economy: Median household income ~$86,000–$98,000; median individual ~$41,000. Poverty rate ~6–10%. Top industries: retail, tourism/hospitality, construction, education. Unemployment ~3.5–5%; many commute to Orlando/theme parks (30–45 min average).
- Households and Housing: Average size ~3.0–3.1; median home value ~$350,000–$390,000; median rent ~$1,600–$1,800/month. ~50% married/family households.
- Education: ~30–35% with college degree or higher.
Diverse, family-oriented, growing area with a mix of local residents and commuter/tourist influence (English dominant, Spanish common). Residents use nearby dining, retail, storage, and services—ideal for food, family, discount shopping, or local services messaging.
