Murdock, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 301 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.7%
 
Males: 159  (53.1%)
Females: 142  (46.9%)
Median resident age:

32.5 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56271.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,030 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Murdock:

$66,030
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,164 (it was $17,011 in 2000)

Murdock city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $95,762 (it was $47,000 in 2000)
Murdock:

$95,762
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $107,963; detached houses: $107,855

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,091.

March 2022 cost of living index in Murdock: 85.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.7%
(10.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 34.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
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  • Races in Murdock, MN (2022)
    • 23381.5%White alone
    • 4114.3%Hispanic
    • 82.8%Two or more races

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Ancestries: Dutch (15.9%), Norwegian (12.1%), German (10.8%), Irish (7.6%), Swedish (6.4%), American (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1090 feet

Land area: 0.56 square miles.

Population density: 535 people per square mile   (low).

Murdock, Minnesota map

19 residents are foreign born (5.9% Latin America, 0.7% Europe).

This city:

6.6%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $907 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $766 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Cloud, MN (63.6 miles , pop. 59,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (105.3 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (451.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kerkhoven, MN (2.1 miles ),
De Graff, MN (2.1 miles),
Sunburg, MN (3.4 miles),
Pennock, MN (3.4 miles ),
Benson, MN (3.5 miles ),
Raymond, MN (4.0 miles ),
Clontarf, MN (4.2 miles),
Danvers, MN (4.3 miles)

Latitude: 45.22 N, Longitude: 95.39 W

Area code: 320

Distribution of median household income in Murdock, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Murdock, MN in 2022
Murdock satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $210,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $210,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $131,700
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $59,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $70,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Murdock, MN residents
Average permit cost in Murdock, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+4.1%).
Most common industries in Murdock, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (10.4%)
  • Machinery (8.9%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Truck transportation (6.7%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (5.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (18.2%)
  • Machinery (15.6%)
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Truck transportation (11.7%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (7.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.2%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.2%)
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.6%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.9%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (6.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Murdock, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.4%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.2%)
  • Bus drivers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (10.3%)
  • Cashiers (10.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)

Average climate in Murdock, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Murdock-area historical tornado activity is near Minnesota state average. It is 2% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/25/2000, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.2 miles away from the Murdock city center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $20 million in damages.

On 7/11/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.3 miles away from the city center injured 2 people.

Earthquake activity:

Murdock-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 33% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 44.0 miles away from Murdock center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 53.7 miles away from Murdock center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 209.4 miles away from Murdock center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 81.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 243.4 miles away from Murdock center
On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 24.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Swift County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Murdock topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Murdock:

  • SWIFT COUNTY BENSON HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; BENSON, MN)
  • SWIFT CTY BENSON HOSP HH CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; BENSON, MN)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - MEADOW LANE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BENSON, MN)

Airports located in Murdock:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Murdock:

  • Ridgewater College (about 17 miles; Willmar, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 30 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 45 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 57 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • College of Saint Benedict (about 58 miles; Saint Joseph, MN; FT enrollment: 2,025)
  • Rasmussen College-Minnesota (about 62 miles; St. Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 4,575)
  • St Cloud Technical and Community College (about 64 miles; Saint Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 3,493)

Public elementary/middle school in Murdock:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Murdock: Murdock (A), Murdock Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Murdock include: Bethesda Lutheran Church (A), Calvary Lutheran Church (B), Murdock Lutheran Church (C), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (D), Bethesda Lutheran Church (E), Calvary Lutheran Church (F), Murdock Lutheran Church (G), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Sacred Heart Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Anne's Hotel (500 2nd Street).

Birthplace of: Andrew Falk - Politician, David Frederickson - Politician.

Swift County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.2%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.1%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

Banks with branches in Murdock (2011 data):

  • First State Bank of Murdock: First State Bank Of Murdock at 520 Main Avenue, branch established on 1892/10/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $9.5 mil, Deposits: $8.6 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Murdock Bancor, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Murdock:

Marital status in Murdock, MN
  • Never married: 35.1%
  • Now married: 43.0%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 17.2%

For population 25 years and over in Murdock:

  • High school or higher: 87.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.2
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Murdock
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Murdock, MN (based on Swift County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,87313
Catholic2,3995
Evangelical Protestant1,78111
Other1-
None1,729-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Swift County:

2.70 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

6.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Here:

11.69 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Swift County:

7.7%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.2%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.5%
Minnesota:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Murdock:

49.0%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Murdock:

45.8%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.7
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Murdock:

20.2%
Minnesota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.5%
Minnesota:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Murdock:

6.9
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.8%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

55.3%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
Murdock:

77.0%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Murdock, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$983$11,7960$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$365
Sewerage 0$0 1$893
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$3,618
Totals for Government 1$983$11,7968$4,876

Murdock government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $223,000 ($740.86)
    Local Fire Protection: $186,000 ($617.94)
    Water Utilities: $35,000 ($116.28)
    Regular Highways: $34,000 ($112.96)
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($83.06)
    Sewerage: $21,000 ($69.77)
    Health - Other: $10,000 ($33.22)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($26.58)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($16.61)
    Air Transportation: $1,000 ($3.32)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($26.58)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $32,000 ($106.31)
    Local Fire Protection: $13,000 ($43.19)
    Water Utilities: $6,000 ($19.93)

Murdock government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($83.06)
    Other: $21,000 ($69.77)
    Sewerage: $21,000 ($69.77)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $76,000 ($252.49)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $2,000 ($6.64)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $22,000 ($73.09)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $35,000 ($116.28)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $155,000 ($514.95)
    General Local Government Support: $64,000 ($212.62)
  • Tax - Property: $127,000 ($421.93)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.32)

Murdock government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $118,000 ($392.03)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $82,000 ($272.43)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $36,000 ($119.60)

Murdock government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $119,000 ($395.35)

Strongest AM radio stations in Murdock:

  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KBMO (1290 AM; 0 kW; BENSON, MN; Owner: QUEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KWLM (1340 AM; 1 kW; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: LAKELAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KDJS (1590 AM; 1 kW; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Murdock:

  • KQIC (102.5 FM; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: LAKELAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLFN (106.5 FM; SUNBURG, MN; Owner: LAKELAND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSCR-FM (93.5 FM; BENSON, MN; Owner: QUEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRSU (91.3 FM; APPLETON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KDJS-FM (95.3 FM; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNCM (88.5 FM; APPLETON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KOLV (100.1 FM; OLIVIA, MN; Owner: BOLD RADIO, INC.)
  • KIKV-FM (100.7 FM; SAUK CENTRE, MN; Owner: BDI BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVY-FM (97.3 FM; STARBUCK, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KULO (94.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: BDI BROADCASTING INC.)
  • K240CU (95.9 FM; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)

TV broadcast stations around Murdock:

  • KCCO-TV (Channel 7; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KWCM-TV (Channel 10; APPLETON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
  • K17FA (Channel 17; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K39FE (Channel 39; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K52GK (Channel 52; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K14LF (Channel 14; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K54GG (Channel 54; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K20GD (Channel 20; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K27CK (Channel 27; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: WILLMAR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH)
  • KSAX (Channel 42; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: KSAX-TV, INC.)
  • K30FZ (Channel 30; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K49ED (Channel 49; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K15DC (Channel 15; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K19CW (Channel 19; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K25EI (Channel 25; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K31BT (Channel 31; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K17CS (Channel 17; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K23DF (Channel 23; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K29CC (Channel 29; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K33CR (Channel 33; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K52AH (Channel 52; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K54AK (Channel 54; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K56BZ (Channel 56; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K58EO (Channel 58; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K60AB (Channel 60; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.5mTotal length
  • 788Total average daily traffic
  • 788Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Murdock)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 1 Blk W Of 33 & 1 Blk N Of Hwy 12 (Lat: 45.233861 Lon: -95.432250), Call Sign: KOC494,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.190 MHz, 154.295 MHz, Grant Date: 08/21/2023, Expiration Date: 06/23/2032, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 300 Frederick St, Murdock, MN 56271, Phone: (320) 875-2112, Email:

  • 6080 60th Avenue Ne (Lat: 45.119750 Lon: -95.469389), Type: Silo, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WNRX445,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.650 MHz, Grant Date: 02/03/2015, Expiration Date: 04/18/2025, Certifier: Dale R Neal, Registrant: Pete\'s Communications, Inc., 1350 Nw 7th Street, Willmar, MN 56201, Phone: (320) 235-0630, Fax: (320) 235-7858, Email:

  • Nw 1/4 Of Sec 16 Louriston Twp (Lat: 45.118861 Lon: -95.441694), Call Sign: KNGH612, Licensee ID: L00039569,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.725 MHz, Grant Date: 03/26/1998, Expiration Date: 06/04/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2003, Registrant: Vernon Ashburn, Rr 1 Box 25, Murdock, MN 56271

  • 17 Mi W Of Willmar On Hwy 40 (Lat: 45.106917 Lon: -95.414194), Call Sign: KYZ789, Licensee ID: L00040273,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.580 MHz, Grant Date: 09/15/2005, Expiration Date: 09/18/2015, Cancellation Date: 11/21/2015, Registrant: Petersen Farms Inc, 8090 Hwy 40 Ne, Murdock, MN 56271, Phone: (320) 875-4525, Fax: (320) 875-4626, Email:

  • Lat: 45.222083 Lon: -95.390889, Call Sign: WQKG739,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.900 MHz, Grant Date: 02/14/2019, Expiration Date: 05/13/2029, Certifier: Steve Collins, Registrant: West Central Comms. Inc., 612 Industrial Dr., Willmar, MN 56201, Phone: (320) 235-0811, Fax: (320) 231-2655, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • MURDOCK, 543 Van Norman Ave (Lat: 45.222083 Lon: -95.391056), Type: Silo, Structure height: 61.3 m, Call Sign: WQZE785,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 04/25/2017, Expiration Date: 04/25/2027, Certifier: Daniel L Richter, Registrant: Pcs Technologies, Inc., 30 W. Water Street, St Paul, MN 55107, Phone: (651) 222-5881, Fax: (651) 228-2645, Email:

  • Murdock, County Rd 33 (Lat: 45.221694 Lon: -95.390361), Type: Silo, Structure height: 40 m, Overall height: 41 m, Call Sign: WRME576,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/29/2021, Expiration Date: 03/29/2031, Certifier: Corey M Hauer, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KG0FN, Previous Call Sign: KG0AI, Licensee ID: L00190495, Grant Date: 05/11/1993, Expiration Date: 05/11/2003, Cancellation Date: 01/28/2000, Registrant: Don G Borden, Rt 2 Box 201, Murdock, MN 56271


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE CORP PEGASUS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3135S, N3135S, N-3135S, Serial Number: A438 PEG, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 06/10/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 07/18/2013
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jesse A Olson, 595 120th Ave Se, Murdock, MN 56271, Other Owners: James E Erickson
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 305A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 99 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 342FS, N342FS, N-342FS, Serial Number: 21831, Airworthiness Date: 08/23/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 03/11/2015
    Registrant (Corporation): Petersen Aircraft Inc, 5015 80th Ave Ne, Murdock, MN 56271

Most common first names in Murdock, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1282.7 years
Mary1177.4 years
Joseph874.6 years
George777.4 years
Lillian785.3 years
Walter677.2 years
Anna591.0 years
William578.2 years
Helen484.5 years
Esther481.3 years
Most common last names in Murdock, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Larson981.7 years
Anderson785.0 years
Johnson775.3 years
Kavanagh775.3 years
Carlson779.0 years
Cain678.3 years
Walsh688.8 years
Hanson579.4 years
Schlagel579.6 years
Skoglund574.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Murdock, MN
  • 78.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.8%Electricity
  • 6.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.4%Utility gas
  • 2.2%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Murdock, MN
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Electricity
  • 9.5%Utility gas
  • 9.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Murdock compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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