Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Murdock is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 235. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Murdock receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Murdock stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Murdock is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Murdock is $178,600, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Murdock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 32.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,250 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,354 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $990 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,572 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 706 |
| County GDP | $1,148M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,832 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.27% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $178,600 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $311,515 |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,832 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.27% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,015/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,285 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9261°N, 96.2811°W |
| County FIPS | 31025 |
Winner: Republican by 37.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,679/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |