Bench SC003000, US 192 near Big Sky Blvd

Description

Westbound US 192 near Big Sky Blvd.

The bus stop bench is located on the westbound side of US 192 / Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway near Big Sky Blvd, in the area of Johnson Rd / Big Sky Blvd intersection in St. Cloud, FL (Osceola County, ZIP 34772). This is a growing commercial and residential corridor along US 192, a primary east-west route serving commuters, tourists, and locals connecting Kissimmee to downtown St. Cloud and further toward the Florida Turnpike and Orlando area. The bench faces westbound traffic heading west toward Kissimmee, passing the Big Sky Blvd intersection and continuing toward denser retail and suburban zones. It benefits from strong visibility to drivers, LYNX bus riders, and customers at nearby dining, retail, and services. It’s a practical dining, quick-service, and everyday shopping stretch on the eastern/western transition of St. Cloud with steady commuter and local flow, about 5–10 miles east of Kissimmee and 20–25 miles southeast of Orlando.

Nearest Businesses

Outback Steakhouse
Ross Dress for Less
Spectrum Store
Pollo Campero
First Watch
Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

Other nearby: Residential developments, apartments, local services, and emerging retail spots; denser commercial areas west toward central St. Cloud and Kissimmee.
This spot supports casual and quick-service dining, retail shopping, everyday services, and family-oriented needs with moderate to high local resident and commuter traffic.

Traffic Counts

Segment	AADT	Year
US 192 near Big Sky Blvd / Johnson Rd	45,000–55,000	2025
US 192 broader segments in St. Cloud	40,000–60,000	2025
Nearby connectors (e.g., Big Sky Blvd)	15,000–25,000	2025

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 and tourism; some congestion at intersections like Big Sky Blvd / Johnson 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: ~35,000 (2024 est.); projected ~37,000+ for 2026 (density ~560 per sq. mile in suburban pockets).
Age: Median ~35–38 years (family-oriented: strong under-18 and 35–54 groups).
Gender: ~49% male, ~51% female.
Race/Ethnicity: White (non-Hispanic) ~39%; Hispanic/Latino ~48% (growing influences); Black/African American ~5–6%; Asian ~1–2%; 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; median home value ~$350,000–$360,000; 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, and services—ideal for food, family, retail, or local services messaging.