Murdo
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Murdo is a tiny South Dakota town known for its hospitality and classic Americana charm, serving as a convenient stopover on long journeys across I-90. Visitors are drawn by its old-school diners, the Pioneer Auto Museum, and easy access to surrounding prairies.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
475
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.89°, -100.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,450
Local Cost
$845
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
60
English
98
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
47.3°C
Record Low
-29.0°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
481 mm
Internet Speed
112 Mbps
Upload
91 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
30.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.