Murdock, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Swift County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
306
Population
494/sq mi density
$70,500
Median Income
$31,616 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$196,663 Zillow
$863
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $863/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Murdock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| 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 | Swift County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Murdock has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.7").