Murray County, MN

Living in Murray County

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 44
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 37
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Schools 79
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Residents

8.3k Population -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

$60k Median 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

$120k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$439 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Murray County, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Murray County, MN

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Colleges

Colleges near Murray County, MN

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Augustana University
59 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Murray County, MN

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Sanford Tracy
17 miles, NE
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Avera Tyler Hospital
25 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Murray County, MN

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Joe Foss Field
57 miles, SW
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