Murdo, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 460 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.8%
Males: 203  (44.2%)
Females: 257  (55.8%)
Median resident age:

34.7 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57559.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,321 (it was $30,104 in 2000)
Murdo:

$61,321
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,318 (it was $16,008 in 2000)

Murdo city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $120,658 (it was $42,000 in 2000)
Murdo:

$120,658
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $141,129; detached houses: $166,568; mobile homes: $68,844

Median gross rent in 2022: $688.

March 2022 cost of living index in Murdo: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.5%
(3.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 46.6% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Murdo, SD (2022)
    • 43867.3%White alone
    • 18328.1%American Indian alone
    • 152.3%Two or more races
    • 30.5%Other race alone

Races in Murdo detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Murdo, South Dakota as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Murdo is 168 to 1.


Crime rates in Murdo by year

Type

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(447.4)
0
(0.0)
10
(2,315)
0
(0.0)
1
(229.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(452.5)
1
(231.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(229.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(925.9)
3
(657.9)
6
(1,379)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index89.531.7516.226.3117.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Murdo, SD

Crime rate in Murdo detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.19
South Dakota average:

2.20
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Ancestries: German (22.1%), American (21.0%), Norwegian (8.3%), Dutch (2.7%), English (2.3%), European (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 9/15/1908

Elevation: 2326 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 725 people per square mile   (low).

Murdo, South Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,655 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $905 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (125.9 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (296.4 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (674.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Draper, SD (3.0 miles),
Okaton, SD (3.2 miles),
Vivian, SD (4.6 miles),
White River, SD (4.7 miles ),
Midland, SD (5.1 miles),
Belvidere, SD (5.3 miles),
Wood, SD (5.4 miles),
Presho, SD (5.7 miles )

Latitude: 43.89 N, Longitude: 100.71 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Murdo, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Murdo, SD in 2022
Murdo satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $78,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Murdo, SD residents
Average permit cost in Murdo, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Murdo, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.8%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (22.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.8%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Health care (4.7%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Murdo, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Cashiers (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)

Average climate in Murdo, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Murdo-area historical tornado activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1965, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 62.7 miles away from the Murdo city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/23/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 36.6 miles away from the city center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Murdo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 260% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 494.8 miles away from Murdo center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 68.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 265.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 260.2 miles away from Murdo center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 119.8 miles away from Murdo center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 262.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jones County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Murdo topographic map

Airports located in Murdo:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Murdo:

  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 125 miles; Rapid City, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,102)
  • Chadron State College (about 137 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Northern State University (about 154 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Black Hills State University (about 163 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • University of Mary (about 197 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • South Dakota State University (about 198 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 198 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)

Public high school in Murdo:

Public elementary/middle schools in Murdo:

See full list of schools located in Murdo

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Murdo: Murdo Fire Department (A), Murdo City Hall (B), Jones County Courthouse (C), Jones County Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Pioneer Auto Museum (503 5 Street).

Hotels: Anchor Inn (105 East 5 Street), American Inn Express (303 5 Street), Days Inn Range Country (302 West 5th), Chuck's Motel (108 East 5 Street), Super 8 Murdo SD (604 East 5th Street), Sioux Motel (302 East 5 Street), Best Western Graham's (301 West 5), Best Western Grahams (Po Box 78).

Court: Jones County - Court Services (310 Main Street).

Birthplace of: John Thune - Senator.

Jones County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Murdo and their reported violations in the past:

MURDO (Population served: 488, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-11-2010), St Public Notif received (AUG-25-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUL-08-2011)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In MAY-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-26-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-16-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2005)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.0%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.4%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Murdo (2011 data):

  • First Fidelity Bank: Murdo Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1906/03/17. Info updated 2007/01/25: Bank assets: $310.7 mil, Deposits: $269.7 mil, headquarters in Burke, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Fidelity Corporation
  • First National Bank: Frontier Branch at 410 Main Street, branch established on 1912/05/30. Info updated 2009/03/13: Bank assets: $696.8 mil, Deposits: $522.3 mil, headquarters in Fort Pierre, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Capitol Bancorporation, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Murdo:

Marital status in Murdo, SD
  • Never married: 31.2%
  • Now married: 51.2%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

For population 25 years and over in Murdo:

  • High school or higher: 92.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Murdo
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Murdo, SD (based on Jones County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2362
Evangelical Protestant2264
Catholic462
Other1-
None497-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Jones County:

19.10 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Jones County:

47.76 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

28.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.3%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.0%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

42.8%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.4%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.7
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.6%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Murdo:

11.3%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

32.8%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Murdo:

56.7%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

84.0%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Murdo, SD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 1$5,480$65,7600$0
Water Supply 1$3,797$45,5640$0
Financial Administration 1$4,088$49,0560$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 1$2,800$33,6007$5,930
Streets and Highways 1$4,207$50,4840$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 13$3,418
Local Libraries 0$0 4$1,308
Totals for Government 5$20,372$48,89324$10,656

Murdo government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $156,000 ($339.13)
    Regular Highways: $134,000 ($291.30)
    Parks and Recreation: $133,000 ($289.13)
    Police Protection: $119,000 ($258.70)
    Financial Administration: $68,000 ($147.83)
    Sewerage: $60,000 ($130.43)
    Solid Waste Management: $57,000 ($123.91)
    Air Transportation: $44,000 ($95.65)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($28.26)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($23.91)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($19.57)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $35,000 ($76.09)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $251,000 ($545.65)

Murdo government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $85,000 ($184.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $62,000 ($134.78)
    Other: $14,000 ($30.43)
    Natural Resources - Other: $9,000 ($19.57)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($8.70)
    Air Transportation: $1,000 ($2.17)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Air Transportation: $386,000 ($839.13)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($4.35)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $12,000 ($26.09)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $174,000 ($378.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $8,000 ($17.39)
    Public Welfare: $1,000 ($2.17)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $564,000 ($1226.09)
    Property: $207,000 ($450.00)
    Motor Vehicle License: $49,000 ($106.52)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $30,000 ($65.22)
    Other License: $4,000 ($8.70)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $3,000 ($6.52)

Murdo government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $121,000 ($263.04)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $80,000 ($173.91)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $41,000 ($89.13)
Businesses in Murdo, SD
NameCountNameCount
Best Western1Ford1
Days Inn1Super 81

Strongest AM radio stations in Murdo:

  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCCR (1240 AM; 1 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Murdo:

  • K44GG (Channel 44; MURDO, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KPRY-TV (Channel 4; PIERRE, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.0mTotal length
  • $680,000Total costs
  • 20,638Total average daily traffic
  • 5,454Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Murdo)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

65 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • St Hwy Shop 1 Mi S On Us Hwy 83 (Lat: 43.889444 Lon: -100.717361), Call Sign: KLM581,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/2021, Expiration Date: 04/01/2031, Registrant: Acd Telecom, LLC, 103 Commerce Street, Suite 180, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 333-2300, Email:

  • State Hwy Shop 1 Mi S On Us Hwy 83 (Lat: 43.885556 Lon: -100.716806), Call Sign: KYQ93, Licensee ID: L00002012,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.835 MHz, Grant Date: 02/18/2012, Expiration Date: 04/01/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/26/2012, Registrant: Bit/State Radio Communications Engineering, 1302 E. Hwy 14 Suite 8, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605) 773-4635, Fax: (605) 773-7979, Email:

  • Water Tower At Fire Hall (Lat: 43.889444 Lon: -100.717361), Call Sign: KNFX442,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.1000 MHz, 39.3200 MHz, Grant Date: 08/30/2012, Expiration Date: 07/06/2022, Cancellation Date: 09/10/2022, Registrant: Western Communications, Inc., 3106 Cambell Street, Rapid City, SD 57701-4119, Phone: (800) 658-4575, Fax: (605) 348-6664, Email:

  • MURDO- NPS, Dot Complex Grounds (Lat: 43.885556 Lon: -100.708611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WPVZ864,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.600 MHz, Grant Date: 09/23/2002, Expiration Date: 03/23/2003, Cancellation Date: 06/22/2003, Certifier: Todd Dravland, Registrant: Acd Telecom, 785 Glenwood Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 302-4223, Fax: (407) 302-4227, Email:

  • MURDO-NPS, Dot Complex Grounds (Lat: 43.885556 Lon: -100.708611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WPWA656,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.600 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2022, Expiration Date: 09/27/2032, Certifier: Todd Dravland, Registrant: Acd Telecom, 103 Commerce Street, Suite 180, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 333-2300, Email:

  • MURDO- PS, Dot Complex Grounds (Lat: 43.885556 Lon: -100.708611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WPWA951,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.015 MHz, 155.445 MHz, 155.730 MHz, 159.345 MHz, 155.475 MHz, Grant Date: 10/01/2002, Expiration Date: 04/01/2003, Cancellation Date: 07/06/2003, Certifier: Todd Dravland, Registrant: Acd Telecom, 785 Glenwood Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 302-4223, Fax: (407) 302-4227, Email:

  • MURDO-PS, 4 Miles N Ne (Lat: 43.937778 Lon: -100.678611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 111.3 m, Call Sign: WPWF341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.015 MHz, 155.445 MHz, 155.730 MHz, 159.345 MHz, 155.475 MHz, Grant Date: 08/09/2022, Expiration Date: 11/04/2032, Certifier: Todd Dravland, Registrant: Acd Telecom, 103 Commerce Street, Suite 180, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 333-2300, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB0WMY, Grant Date: 05/14/1996, Expiration Date: 05/14/2006, Cancellation Date: 05/15/2008, Registrant: Karl W Hoekman, 122 N Main, Murdo, SD 57559

  • Call Sign: KB0WMZ, Grant Date: 05/14/1996, Expiration Date: 05/14/2006, Cancellation Date: 05/15/2008, Registrant: Karen J Hoekman, 122 Main St, Murdo, SD 57559

  • Call Sign: W0TAS, Grant Date: 03/29/1994, Expiration Date: 03/29/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/30/2006, Registrant: Carrol A Andrews, 605 Garfield Ave, Murdo, SD 57559


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 7203G, N7203G, N-7203G, Serial Number: 17258903, Airworthiness Date: 12/17/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 04/05/2018
    Registrant (Corporation): Venard Inc, Po Box 409, Murdo, SD 57559

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 21 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2015. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Murdo, SD When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (69.0%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (22.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Murdo, SD
    • 13669.0%Outside Fires
    • 4422.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 157.6%Structure Fires
    • 21.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Murdo, SD
Most common first names in Murdo, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1174.6 years
William875.5 years
Donald677.0 years
George678.5 years
Robert677.0 years
Frank576.8 years
Ruth575.0 years
Henry482.3 years
Mabel482.8 years
Florence482.0 years
Most common last names in Murdo, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Weber577.6 years
King580.6 years
Magnuson582.2 years
Brunskill479.5 years
Enright481.5 years
Brost485.5 years
Daum374.0 years
Parks374.3 years
Hullinger382.0 years
Andrews384.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Murdo, SD
  • 47.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 47.5%Electricity
  • 4.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.6%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Murdo, SD
  • 52.6%Electricity
  • 47.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Murdo compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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