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About Murdo
City in South Dakota, United StatesMurdo is a city in and the county seat of Jones County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 475 at the 2020 census.
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Work & commute in Murdo
Full picture →41% of Murdo’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Rapid City (7%), Pierre (6%) and Fort Pierre (4%). Half commute less than 33 miles.
Health in Murdo
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of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Murdo
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Murdo
Full climate →Murdo has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Murdo
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The public schools Murdo’s kids attend outperform 92% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within SD. Ratings are from neighbors.
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