Murray County, MN
Living in Murray County
Bikeability23
Walkability44
Commute83
Public Transit18
Affordability89
Public Safety95
Airports28
Hospitals88
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.3kPopulation-483 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$439Median Monthly Rent+$60 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas42%
Utility gas28%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Murray County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Murray County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murray County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding29
Tornado18
Blizzard12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Murray County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Murray County, MN
Chandler Christian School
11 miles, SW
St Pauls Lutheran School
13 miles, SE
St Marys Catholic School
17 miles, NE
Edgerton Christian Elementary
21 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Murray County, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
30 miles, N
South Dakota State University
55 miles, NW
University of Sioux Falls
59 miles, SW
Augustana University
59 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Murray County, MN
Murray County Memorial Hospital
2 miles, S
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center
16 miles, E
Sanford Tracy
17 miles, NE
Avera Tyler Hospital
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Murray County, MN
Joe Foss Field
57 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
116 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
135 miles, NE