At a Glance
Violent Crime
93/100K
1,168/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
57.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Murdock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Murdock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Murdock a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Murdock reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,168/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Murdock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murdock has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population39
Median Age65.4 yrs
Density170/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$11,149
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty57.1%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$265,724
Housing Units44
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property1,168/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,485 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Murdock was built in 1938.
31.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
46.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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