Murdo, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
633 Population 1,005/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $29,601 per capita
$120,700 Home Value $300,384 Zillow
$531 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,700 home value, $531/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Murdo, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$29,601 per capita
Home Value
$120,700
57% below
Zillow: $300,384
Median Rent
$531/mo
54% below
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Murdo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Murdo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
43%
Rent
46%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Murdo a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Murdo residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,601. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 60 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Murdo is $120,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,384. Median rent is $531/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

21.2% of adults in Murdo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Murdo has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population633
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$29,601
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$85M
Avg Weekly Wage$679

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,700
Rent$531
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$300,384
Housing Units340
Rent Burden14.4%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation2,319 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute12 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Murdo was founded in 1907.
The median home in Murdo was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.