At a Glance
Median Income
$75,521
$33,465 per capita
Home Value
$246,900
Zillow: $652,231
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
17.2% smoking rate
How Murphy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Murphy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Murphy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Murphy residents earn a median household income of $75,521 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,465. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,886 business establishments, including 1,244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murphy is $246,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $652,231. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
7.3% of adults in Murphy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murphy has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans45.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,521
Per Capita$33,465
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$45,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,900
Rent
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$652,231
Housing Units53
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death5,738/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain11.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,878 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Murphy was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 1,244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.