Murdo, South Dakota

About Murdo

Set in the western part of South Dakota, Murdo is a tiny community, home to 464 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Murdo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.63 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 737 residents per square mile.

📰 Murdo News Today

• Obituary | Everett Day Zaugg of Murdo, South Dakota Mason Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Mar 11
• The one issue South Dakota towns agree is holding them back South Dakota News Watch · Dec 24
• Murdo Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 1
• Carlson Horses wins Murdo Ranch Rodeo - Tri-State Livestock News Tri-State Livestock News · Jul 30
• Johnnie "John" Daum Obituary Aug 10, 2026 - Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels & Isburg Crematory Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels & Isburg Crematory · Aug 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Murdo Unique

• The only place in America named Murdo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Murdo

• Buffalo Bar And Restaurant
• Circle E
• Covered Wagon Cafe (café)
• Prairie Pizza — pizza
• Star Restaurant
• Sweet Olivia's (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Pioneer Auto · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Murdo

• Murdo City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Murdo

• Jones County Elementary - 02
• Jones County High School - 01
• Jones County Middle School - 04

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Murdo

🏘️ Nearby Communities