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Murdo, SD
City in Jones County, South Dakota.
Population
599
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
952
ZIP codes
0
Murdo and its ZIP codes
Murdo at a glance
- Murdo is about 80 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,045, 11% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,400 (49% below South Dakota) and median rent is $534 a month.
Local data for Murdo, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murdo, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,045
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$132,400
Median rent
$534/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
11.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (127), Norwegian Americans (25), Irish Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Murdo.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +1.3 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
How people get to work
Murdo, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked17.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 11.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murdo, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
21.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murdo, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Murdo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DraperTown | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| OkatonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 29.8 |
| VivianCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| White RiverCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Horse CreekCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1 |
| MidlandTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| BelvidereTown | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodTown | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murdo, SD in?
- Murdo is in Jones County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Murdo, SD?
- About 599 people live in Murdo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murdo?
- Nearby places include Draper (9.2 mi), Okaton (9.9 mi), Vivian (21 mi), White River (22 mi), Horse Creek (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023