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Murdock, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
39
Population
170/sq mi density
56°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
93
Violent Crime/100K
1,168 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Murdock enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,485 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6111°N, 97.9316°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sedgwick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in |
Murdock has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").