Murphysboro, IL

Murphysboro is a small city in Illinois with a population of 6,804. Residents earn $42,367 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,804 Population 1,296/sq mi density

$42,367 Median Income $28,303 per capita

$79,600 Home Value $117,440 Zillow

$655 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

728 Violent Crime/100K 1,550 property/100K

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$42,367 median income, 3.2% unemployment

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Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$79,600 home value, $655/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

728 violent crimes/100K (92% above avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Murphysboro, IL.

Name	Year	Description
Report 2806: The "Big Muddy Monster" flap of Murphysboro	1980