At a Glance
Median Income
$56,750
$26,127 per capita
Home Value
$134,400
Zillow: $248,587
Median Rent
$992/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
18.5% smoking rate
How Murchison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Murchison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Murchison a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Murchison residents earn a median household income of $56,750 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,127. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,656 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murchison is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,587. Median rent is $992/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
16.3% of adults in Murchison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murchison has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population516
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,750
Per Capita$26,127
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$2,784M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,400
Rent$992
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$248,587
Housing Units192
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,194/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation466 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Murchison was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.