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Murchison, TX
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Murchison, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Murchison a Good Place to Live?
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 5.1% (42% 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 $239,368. 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.
Safety & Crime
Murchison reports 343 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,219/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.