Murdock, Nebraska

About Murdock

Murdock is a tiny community in eastern Nebraska with an estimated population of 274.

Officially, Murdock is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,957 residents per square mile.

📰 Murdock News Today

• Elmwood-Murdock High School (NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 9
• Neighbors react to explosion near Murdock that killed one WOWT · Dec 29
• Murdock Museum preserves town’s heritage and community memories KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Jul 1
• Dawn Tyrrell Obituary (1965 - 2026) - Ashland, NE - Omaha World-Herald Legacy obituary · Aug 4
• Faith Eleanor Weber Obituary Apr 2, 2026 Feuerborn Family Funeral Service · Apr 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Murdock Unique

• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.14 sq mi.
• Positioned in eastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Murdock Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Murdock

• ELMWOOD-MURDOCK JR/SR HIGH SCH

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Murdock

🏘️ Nearby Communities