Murray, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fremont County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
449 Population 1,283/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $33,527 per capita
$188,200 Home Value $275,033 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,200 home value, $1,000/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Murray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,160 ft (354 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,283/sq mi
Coordinates40.9164°N, 95.9274°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFremont County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 25.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.84"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience47.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 57 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 45 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 143 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 94 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 103 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

635 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 543 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 84 km 5
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 87 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 65 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 31 km 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 65 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 62 km 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 64 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 52 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 100 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 76 km 2
May 16, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 66 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in

Murray has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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