Jones County, South Dakota Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Jones County is nestled in the state of South Dakota. With a land mass of 971 square miles, Jones County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is at the bottom with 119 residents. Jones County's population density of rural makes it one of the most predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Murdo, with a population of 856.
Jones County is one of the
prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Jones County residents is $30,130, putting the region in in the bottom half of all counties in South Dakota. As a reflection this, the average home value in Jones County is $39,474, slightly below the state average of $72,289.
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The Per-student spending on education in Jones County is $9,263 per student per year, the lowest in the state (and reflecting the high importance given to schools in the region). The student-teacher ratio in Jones County schools is 9 students to a teacher.
Commute times for people living in Jones County average 15 min., slightly shorter than the average for South Dakota as a whole.