Murdock, MN
- Elevation
- 1,088 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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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.
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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