Most working residents leave Murdock for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Omaha (32%), Lincoln (21%) and Ashland (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Omaha

32%

Lincoln

21%

Ashland

Papillion

0%Work in townlive and work in Murdock 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 13Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Murdock →

Health in Murdock

Compared with Nebraska

11better than NE·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits all close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.7%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNE 12.3% · better 6.4%Fewer uninsured adultsNE 9.9% · better 10.3%More adults who have had cancerNE 8.3% · worse

Care nearby

Chi Health MidlandsPapillion · 19.2 mi · ER

Oneworld Plattsmouth Aka Cass Family MedicinePlattsmouth · 21.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Murdock · CMS · HRSAHealth in Murdock →

Natural hazards in Murdock

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail

0Does Murdock flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Murdock

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Murdock →

Climate in Murdock

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Murdock has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 18°Winter

63° / 40°Spring

85° / 64°Summer

64° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Murdock get?About 22 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 16, with the last in spring around Apr 23.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Murdock →

Schools in Murdock

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A⁺

School Grade A+

The public schools Murdock’s kids attend outperform 98% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictELMWOOD-MURDOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchools1

Elmwood-Murdock Jr./Sr. High SCH AHigh · Grades 7–12 · 205 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NE. Ratings are from neighbors.