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Jones County, SD
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Jones County, South Dakota.
Population
1,004
Land area
970sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Jones County
Jones County at a glance
- Jones County is 91% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,119, 13% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,600 (46% below South Dakota) and median rent is $543 a month.
- Its largest cities are Murdo (599) and Draper (20).
Local data for Jones County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jones County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,119
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$139,600
Median rent
$543/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (208), Dutch Americans (68), Norwegian Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$34,897
407 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,186
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10M
FY 2026, $10,926 per person
PPP loans
$4.3M
215 loans, 495 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$581
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jones County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.1%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked17.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jones County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
515
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
21.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jones County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jones County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jones County, SD?
- Murdo is the largest city or town in Jones County, with about 599 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jones County?
- Jones County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57531, 57559, 57562.
- What is the population of Jones County, SD?
- About 1,004 people live in Jones County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jones County?
- Jones County borders Lyman County, Stanley County, Jackson County, Mellette County, Haakon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023