At a Glance
Median Income
$70,500
$31,616 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $196,663
Median Rent
$863/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.3% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Murdock residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,616. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murdock is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,663. Median rent is $863/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
8.7% of adults in Murdock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murdock has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density494/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$31,616
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$800M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$863
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$196,663
Housing Units113
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation1,085 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Murdock was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.