Murray, Nebraska Hwy 1 (1), 2013
Murray’s story
142 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1884Murray is settled
MurrayNE
A town of 502, settled in 1884.
Population
502
2025 Census estimate · +2.9% since 2020
Typical home
$275K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
37.9
years
Jobs based here
157
A commuter town
Is Murray a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Murray. Murray has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
502 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 Murray: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Murray, and how to reach them.
PowerOmaha Public Power District13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCass Co RWD 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Murray’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 code6840968409 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 Murray.
Work & commute
A smaller share of working residents in Murray work locally than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
2.2% of Murray working residents work locally, below both Nebraska’s towns (34%) and U.S. towns (8%). Jobs based in Murray grew to 157 in 2023, 20 more than in 2013. The average trip to work in Murray is 27 minutes.
2%work in town
| Murray | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Murray2%
Omaha45%
Lincoln9%
Plattsmouth6%
Bellevue6%
23 mi
median commute distance
157
jobs based in Murray
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Murray’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Conestoga Public Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 376 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
High risk in Murray, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Murray
Murray has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 15° and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–36°
Spring40–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall42–64°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Murray is
Murray beats the Nebraska average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 21% of Murray adults binge drink, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 19% and U.S. towns at 16%. 28% of Murray adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Murray | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Murray | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.4% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.5% | 12.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.3% |
Bellevue Medical Center
12.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Murray’s typical home value is about $275K
The typical Murray home is worth about $275,000, up 3.2% in a year, close to the Nebraska typical home.
$275KZillow home value
Typical home value
Murray$275K
Nebraska$278K
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Murray
17pages on Murray
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Murray; the nearest are
Bellevue UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bellevue16.2 mi$9,903 tuitionUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterUniversity or college · Public · Omaha23.6 miIowa Western Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Council Bluffs, IA25.5 mi$6,930 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Murray residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Murray for work
Where Murray’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
157jobs based in Murray
2%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Murray
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Murray, NE a good place to live?
Murray has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.