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Murphy, MO
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Murphy, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Murphy a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Murphy residents earn a median household income of $73,373 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,159. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murphy is $177,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,704. Median rent is $961/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Murphy reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,439/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Murphy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murphy has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.