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Murdo, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County
Murdo, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Murdo a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Murdo reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 452/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.