Median Income
$75,521
0% lower than US avg
Home Value
$246,900
12% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Murphy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population188
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Largest GroupWhite 49%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,521
Per Capita$33,465
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$45,455M
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity33.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain9.9 in/yr
Elevation2,878 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.43
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
CommuteN/A
Broadband53.0%
Libraries20
Is Murphy a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Murphy receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Murphy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Murphy is $75,521, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Murphy is $246,900, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Murphy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Murphy has a population of 188 with a density of 47 people per square mile. The median age is 53.4 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (48.9%).
Population
53.4yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
The median household income in Murphy is $75,521, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,521 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,465 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,682 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 26,886 |
| County GDP | $45,455M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1,244 |
| Healthcare | 1,971 |
| Retail | 1,642 |
| Manufacturing | 477 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,790 |
| 37% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.94% |
The median home value in Murphy is $246,900, 12% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $246,900 |
| 12% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,790 |
| 37% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.94% |
In Murphy, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 28.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Murphy vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 70.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,738/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,971 |
Crime Rates: Murphy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
Safety Score
Murphy has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 9.9 inches |
| 74% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,878 ft (877 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2121°N, 116.5485°W |
| County FIPS | 16001 |