Murdock, Nebraska - Nebraska Street 1, 2013
Murdock’s story
136 years in pictures
Census counts: 222 in 1910, 270 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 5 maps from 1903 on.
- 1890Murdock is established
MurdockNE
A town of 276, established in 1890.
Population
276
2025 Census estimate · +2.6% since 2020
Typical home
$318K
+8.2% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
56.0
years
Jobs based here
13
A commuter town
Is Murdock a good place to live?
Murdock’s median age is 56 years, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 37.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Only 4 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Murdock. Murdock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
276 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Murdock: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Murdock, and how to reach them.
PowerOmaha Public Power District13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Murdock water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Murdock’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCass County ClerkCass County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6840768407 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Murdock.
Schools
The schools Murdock’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood-Murdock Jr./Sr. High SCHLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 205 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Murdock has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Murdock for work: only 0% work in town. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Murdock, below both Nebraska’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Murdock’s median household income is $59,000.
0%work in town
| Murdock | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Murdock0%
Omaha32%
Lincoln21%
Ashland5%
Papillion4%
23 mi
median commute distance
13
jobs based in Murdock
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Murdock
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Murdock
Murdock has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 15° and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–36°
Spring40–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall42–64°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Homes in Murdock are worth about $318K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Murdock home is worth about $318,000, up 8.2% in a year, 14% above the Nebraska typical home. 79% of households own their home in Murdock.
$318KZillow home value
| Murdock | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,000 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Murdock$318K
Nebraska$278K
+8.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
Fewer of Murdock’s adults feel lonely than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
27% of Murdock adults feel lonely. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Murdock. 13% of Murdock adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Murdock | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
11 better20 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Murdock | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.7% | 12.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.3% |
CHI Health Midlands
19.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Murdock
18pages on Murdock
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Murdock; the nearest are
Southeast Community College AreaCommunity college · Public · Lincoln18.4 mi$3,690 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln23.2 mi$10,434 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Murdock residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Murdock for work
Where Murdock’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
13jobs based in Murdock
0%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Murdock
Village in Nebraska, United States
Murdock is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 270 according to the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
- ZIP code
- 68407
Questions about Murdock
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Murdock, NE a good place to live?
Murdock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.