Murdo, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
633 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$762 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$452 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jones County
4
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jones County
2
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 21
Feb 1 7 25
Mar 1 8 35
Apr 2 4 47
May 3 0 58
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 2 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 5 34
Dec 0 6 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 26, SD State House District 26B, SD
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Schools

Jones County Elementary - 02
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Jones County High School - 01
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Jones County Middle School - 04
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
White River Middle School - 04
22 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Sinte Gleska University
41 miles, S • 1 star
Oglala Lakota College
84 miles, W • 1 star
Western Dakota Technical Institute
123 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera St Mary's Hospital
38 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
117 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
156 miles, E • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
199 miles, N • 1.4 star
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