Murdock, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
306 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Swift County
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Swift County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 12, MN State House District 12A, MN
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Schools

Murdock Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Kerkhoven Secondary
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Heartland Girls Ranch
12 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Ridgewater College
17 miles, SE • 1.9 star
University of Minnesota-Morris
35 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Carris Health Llc
18 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Chippewa County Hospital
24 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
68 miles, E • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
102 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
132 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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