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Murdock, Kansas
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 Murdock, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Murdock, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kingman |
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 37 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67111
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-49250 |
| GNIS ID | 474291 |
Murdock is a small community in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, the population of Murdock was 37 people. It is located about 10 miles (16 km) east-southeast of the city of Kingman.
History of Murdock
The post office in Murdock first opened in 1884. When it first started, it was called New Murdock. However, by 1910, its name was changed back to just Murdock. Today, Murdock still has a post office with the ZIP code 67111.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 37 | — | |
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According to the 2020 United States census, 37 people lived in Murdock. There were 22 households in the community. The average age of people living in Murdock was about 57.5 years old.
Education in Murdock
The public schools that serve the Murdock community are part of the Kingman–Norwich USD 331 school district.
Notable People from Murdock
- Alvin Dewey (1912-1987), a special agent for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
