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Murphy, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Ada County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
188
Population
47/sq mi density
$75,521
Median Income
$33,465 per capita
$246,900
Home Value
$652,231 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
303
Violent Crime/100K
2,753 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,521 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$246,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Murphy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 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) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,878 ft (877 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2121°N, 116.5485°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Ada County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0490 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.29 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.19 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 74 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 178 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Murphy has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.3").