Description
Westbound Fortune Road front in front of the Osceola County Health Department.
The bus stop shelter is located on the westbound side of Fortune Road in front of the Osceola County Health Department, Kissimmee, FL (Osceola County, ZIP 34744). This is a moderate-traffic suburban corridor along Fortune Road, a key local route serving commuters, residents, and visitors connecting to nearby US 192 (Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy), Simpson Rd, and Boggy Creek Rd, with access to the Florida Turnpike and Orlando area. . It benefits from strong visibility to drivers, LYNX bus riders, pedestrians, and patients/visitors at the health department and adjacent services. It’s a practical healthcare, community services, and quick-dining stretch in eastern Kissimmee with steady local resident, commuter, and family flow.
Nearest Businesses
- Osceola County Health Department
- Osceola Community Health Services
- Fortune Road Dental
- Walgreens
- 7-Eleven
- Flora Family Vet
- El Asadora Mexican Food
- Di Carlo Restaurant
- Other: Small services, residential developments, apartments, and local spots; denser retail and dining south toward US 192 and west toward Kissimmee.
This spot supports healthcare, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, quick-service dining, and everyday convenience with high local resident, patient/visitor, and commuter traffic.
Traffic Counts
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Segment
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AADT
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Year
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Fortune Road near Simpson Rd / Boggy Creek Rd area
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30,000–40,000
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2025
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Fortune Road broader segments in Kissimmee
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25,000–35,000
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2025
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Nearby connectors (e.g., Simpson Rd, Boggy Creek Rd)
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15,000–25,000
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2025
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Daily Impressions Potential: 30,000–40,000 vehicles daily (plus pedestrian/bus exposure), generating tens of thousands of views. Westbound targets traffic toward central Kissimmee and beyond.
Trends: Moderate volumes with growth from residential development and healthcare access; congestion at intersections like Simpson Rd/Fortune Rd; includes local vehicles and commuter traffic. Peaks during rush hours, weekdays (health services), and weekends.
Trends: Moderate volumes with growth from residential development and healthcare access; congestion at intersections like Simpson Rd/Fortune Rd; includes local vehicles and commuter traffic. Peaks during rush hours, weekdays (health services), and weekends.
Demographics (ZIP 34744 – Kissimmee Area, immediate vicinity)
Latest from U.S. Census American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates and 2026 projections:
- Population: ~66,000–67,000 (2024 est.); projected ~70,000–71,000 for 2026 (density ~2,000 per sq. mile in suburban pockets).
- Age: Median ~36–38 years (family-oriented: strong under-18 and 25–54 groups).
- Gender: ~49% male, ~51% female.
- Race/Ethnicity: White (non-Hispanic) ~25–30%; Hispanic/Latino ~55–60% (significant Puerto Rican and other Latin influences); Black/African American ~10–12%; Asian ~3–5%; two or more/other ~5–10%.
- Income and Economy: Median household income ~$70,000–75,000; median individual ~$30,000–35,000. Poverty rate ~12–15%. Top industries: tourism/hospitality, retail, healthcare, construction. Unemployment ~4–6%; many commute to Orlando/theme parks (20–40 min average).
- Households and Housing: Average size ~3.0–3.2; median home value ~$300,000–$350,000; median rent ~$1,500–$1,800/month. ~45–50% married/family households.
- Education: ~20–25% with college degree or higher.
Diverse, family-oriented, multicultural area with strong Hispanic influence and mix of local residents, commuters, and tourist/seasonal workers (English and Spanish dominant). Residents and visitors use nearby healthcare, pharmacy, veterinary, convenience, and dining—ideal for health services, family, food, or community messaging.
