Minnesota
Murdock is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 306. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Murdock receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Murdock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Murdock is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Murdock is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Murdock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 84.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.6% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,500 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,616 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,075 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,799 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 366 |
| County GDP | $800M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,890 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.04% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $95,000 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $863 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 80.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,890 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.04% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,978/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.5 inches |
| 22% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,085 ft (331 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2234°N, 95.3946°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27151 |
Winner: Republican by 34.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.7% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 494/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.2% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |