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Murdock, MN

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Population
297
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,088 ft
Median Home Value
$103,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$798/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,333
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Murdock

Murdock is a small, quiet town of about 300 people set along U.S. Highway 12 in west-central Minnesota. Surrounded by miles of open farmland, it offers a peaceful rural lifestyle where neighbors know each other by name. The location along Highway 12 makes daily travel straightforward, giving residents easy access to everyday amenities and jobs in nearby communities like Benson and Willmar.

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Families in town are part of the Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg school district, with Murdock hosting KMS Elementary right in town for younger children. Older students make the short trip east to Kerkhoven for junior high and high school. With a local school, a friendly post office, and a strong agricultural backbone, Murdock is an appealing option for anyone seeking a safe, slow-paced country setting.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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