Murphy, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,566 Population 2,219/sq mi density
$73,373 Median Income $35,159 per capita
$177,500 Home Value $343,704 Zillow
$961 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,373 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,500 home value, $961/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Murphy, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,373
2% below
$35,159 per capita
Home Value
$177,500
37% below
Zillow: $343,704
Median Rent
$961/mo
17% below
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
63%
Rent
83%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Murphy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $73,373 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,159. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above 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.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,566
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density2,219/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,373
Per Capita$35,159
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty6.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,500
Rent$961
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$343,704
Housing Units3,687
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation558 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.3%
EV Stations8

Did You Know?

The median home in Murphy was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (19 miles).
13.5% of the population has a disability.