Murphy, NC

North Carolina · Cherokee County

Murphy is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,356. Residents earn $36,989 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,356 Population 528/sq mi density

$36,989 Median Income $30,645 per capita

$221,100 Home Value $275,947 Zillow

$354 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

905 Violent Crime/100K 7,182 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$36,989 median income, 2.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$221,100 home value, $354/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

905 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $36,989

51% lower than US avg

Home Value $221,100

22% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 905/100K

138% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 24.6%

27% lower than US avg

Median Rent $354

70% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.5%

4% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.5%

31% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.0%

5% higher than US avg

How Murphy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,356

Median Age37.8 yrs

Density528/mi²

Male / Female53% / 47%

Largest GroupWhite 81%

Veterans11.1%

Economy

Median Income$36,989

Per Capita$30,645

Unemployment2.5%

Poverty13.0%

County GDP$1,184M

Commute12 min

Housing

Home Value$221,100

Rent$354

Ownership45.6%

Zillow$275,947

Housing Units941

Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

Violent905/100K

Property7,182/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault724/100K

Burglary2,595/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%

Uninsured10.3%

Smoking16.3%

Depression28.2%

Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain55.3 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation1,571 ft (479 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.6%

High School+90.2%

Graduate+7.5%

School Score5.71

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%

Commute12 min

Broadband58.3%

EV Stations4

Libraries3

Is Murphy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Murphy receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Murphy has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Murphy is $36,989, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Murphy is $221,100, 22% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $354 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 905 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,182 per 100,000, 266% above the national average.

Education

24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Murphy enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Murphy has a population of 1,356 with a density of 528 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age is 37.8 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.2% female and 52.8% male. The city is predominantly White (81.1%), with 2.9% Hispanic, 5.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.7% of residents, while 6.3% speak Spanish. 11.1% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 20.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 75.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,356

Total Population

528

People / sq mi

37.8yrs

Median Age

3% below US avg

2.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%

Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Murphy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.7%

19% above US avg

Spanish 6.3%

53% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Murphy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Murphy is $36,989, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,645 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $877, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 929 business establishments, including 76 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Murphy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$36,989
	51% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$30,645
Avg Weekly Wage	$877
IRS Avg AGI	$55,627
Gini Index	0.422 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.5%
	31% below US avg
Poverty Rate	13.0%
	5% above US avg
Establishments (County)	929
County GDP	$1,184M

Business (County)

Restaurants	76
Healthcare	73
Retail	115
Manufacturing	22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,030
	13% below US avg
Cost of Living	94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	12.0 min
Drive Alone	60.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Murphy is $221,100, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $275,947, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $354 (70% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 45.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 941 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1970. The average annual property tax is $3,030. 19.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$221,100
	22% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$275,947

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$354
	70% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,650
Rent Burden	19.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$932
1 Bedroom	$981
2 Bedrooms	$1,161
3 Bedrooms	$1,499
4 Bedrooms	$1,780

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	45.6%
Owner-Occupied	45.6%
Renter-Occupied	54.4%
Housing Units	941
Median Year Built	1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,030
	13% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.37%

In Murphy, 33.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.7% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.8% of residents. 32.4% have high blood pressure. 16.3% are current smokers. 17.2% report binge drinking. 23.5% are physically inactive. 28.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.0% experience frequent mental distress. 10.3% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,431. The dentist ratio is 1:2,459. 98.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Murphy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.5%
	4% above US avg
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart Disease	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	32.4%
Asthma	11.4%
COPD	7.3%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.3%
	16% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.2%
Physical Inactivity	23.5%
Depression	28.2%
Mental Distress	19.0%
Physical Distress	13.2%
Short Sleep	33.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	75.1%
Uninsured	10.3%
	20% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,431
Dentists	1:2,459
Mental Health	1:599
Checkup Rate	77.0%
Dental Visits	58.4%
Premature Death	12,641/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.4/10
Exercise Access	98.3%
Healthcare Facilities	73

Murphy has a violent crime rate of 905 per 100,000 residents, 138% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 724.2 per 100,000, robbery at 60.4, rape at 120.7. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 7,182 per 100,000, 266% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,104, burglary at 2,595, vehicle theft at 483 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Murphy receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Murphy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	905.3/100K
	138% above US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	120.7/100K
Robbery	60.4/100K
Assault	724.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	7,181.7/100K
	266% above US avg
Burglary	2,595.1/100K
Theft	4,103.8/100K
Vehicle Theft	482.8/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6
Traffic Accidents	117
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Murphy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,571 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,571 ft (479 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density	528/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0943°N, 84.0249°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Cherokee County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"

45% above US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.6 / 100
Community Resilience	9.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	50 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	149 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	30 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	100 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	73 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	144 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	88 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	136 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	77 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	51 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	70 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	91 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	118 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	107 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	89 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	91 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	109 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	25 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	59 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 1	270 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

297 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 959 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	49 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	30 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	85 km	6
May 2, 1953	EF4	83 km	4
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	64 km	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	48 km	1
Mar 23, 2011	EF3	66 km	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	80 km	12
Mar 29, 1997	EF3	80 km	0
Apr 15, 1994	EF3	92 km	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	71 km	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	58 km	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	68 km	3
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	89 km	1
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	57 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	59 km	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF3	66 km	0
Feb 6, 1986	EF3	74 km	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	66 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	77 km	3

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	ROUGH RIDGE	27,610	56 km
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	47 km
2016	CHIMNEY TOPS 2	14,998	81 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	46 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	32 km
2024	RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE	8,324	29 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	34 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	69 km
2024	RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE	5,154	39 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	52 km
2013	BEAVER DAM	4,336	21 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,888	38 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	50 km
2019	COW CAMP	3,786	39 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,298	53 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	44 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	42 km
2019	JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX	3,120	7 km
2010	COW CAMP-A	2,953	39 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,933	46 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	5.4 in
March	48°F (9°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
April	55°F (13°C)	4.8 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.9 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
July	78°F (26°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	4.6 in
December	40°F (4°C)	5.1 in

Murphy has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.5").

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Murphy is located in Cherokee County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 78.2% of the vote, a 57.5-point margin. 58.3% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 73 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 60.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.2%

D 20.8%

Winner: Republican by 57.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6
Traffic Accidents	117
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	24.6%
	27% below US avg
High School+	90.2%
Graduate Degree+	7.5%
School Test Score	5.71

C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density	528/sq mi
Total Area	2.6 sq mi
County	Cherokee County County

Services

Broadband Access	58.3%
Avg Download Speed	45.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	30.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	6
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	73
Restaurants	76
Retail Stores	115

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	12.0 min
Drive Alone	60.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.3%

Average costs for common services in Murphy. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit	$330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit	$189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning	$123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling	$236 ($141–$377)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement	$283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement	$189 ($94–$330)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install	$6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair	$943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement	$8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,415 ($472–$3,301)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,145 ($4,715–$28,290)
DUI Defense	$4,715 ($1,886–$9,430)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,415 ($754–$2,829)
Will Preparation	$472 ($189–$943)
Trust Preparation	$2,358 ($943–$4,715)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141 ($71–$236)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$123)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread	$3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb)	$0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$141)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,132 ($566–$2,358)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$943 ($472–$1,886)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$377 ($189–$660)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$943 ($377–$2,358)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,788 ($4,715–$28,290)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$57 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming	$57 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$283 ($141–$472)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$189 ($94–$377)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$905
Toddler	$594
Preschool	$401
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$583
Toddler	$495
Preschool	$495

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Cherokee County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	1,441	114	$31,384	1.81
Accommodation & Food Services	1,003	90	$23,750	1.38
Manufacturing	667	28	$53,653	1.02
Construction	444	123	$51,712	1.06
Professional & Technical Services	426	98	$58,336	0.77
Other Services	231	89	$28,606	0.96
Finance & Insurance	174	50	$63,608	0.54
Wholesale Trade	154	25	$78,786	0.49
Real Estate	100	44	$40,678	0.81
Information & Technology	90	16	$103,838	0.60
Arts & Entertainment	53	7	$14,764	0.40
Transportation & Warehousing	40	12	$50,438	0.12
Utilities	7	3	$88,080	0.23

Colleges & Universities in Murphy

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Tri-County Community College	Public · Associate	1,265	—	$2,363	$8,507

Hospitals in Murphy

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
ERLANGER MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER	Critical Access Hospitals	1/5	Yes	(828) 837-8161

Schools in Murphy

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Murphy Elementary	Elementary	536	42	12.8:1
Murphy High	High	489	34	14.4:1
Murphy Middle	Middle	316	20	15.8:1
Ranger Elementary/Middle	Elementary	258	21	12.3:1
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid	Elementary	184	14	13.1:1
Hiwassee Dam High	High	158	13	12.2:1
Peachtree Elementary	Elementary	144	12	12.0:1
Tri-County Early College High	High	129	8	16.1:1
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle	Elementary	120	10	12.0:1

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Radio Stations near Murphy

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WAZX 101.9 FM	regional mexican	MP3 192 kbps
Mountain Town FM	blues, eclectic	MP3 128 kbps
Radio KCM	local radio	MP3 320 kbps

Campgrounds Near Murphy

36 campgrounds found near Murphy.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
DONLEY CABIN	5.0/5	—	Free
INDIAN BOUNDARY	4.6/5	86	$20
MORGANTON POINT	4.6/5	42	$30–$50
RATTLER FORD GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	4	$75
Dockery Lake Recreation Area	4.5/5	11	$8
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN	4.5/5	92	$20–$40
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area	4.5/5	34	$26–$125
STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	81	$26–$100
Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)	4.5/5	18	$15
Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)	4.4/5	12	$15
Deep Hole Recreation Area	4.3/5	9	$15
Desoto Falls Recreation Area	4.3/5	23	$20–$40
Frank Gross Campground	4.3/5	8	$8
Swan Cabin Group Camp	4.3/5	1	$25
Cooper Creek Campground (GA)	4.2/5	25	$15–$30
Low Gap Campground	4.2/5	13	$12
THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	38	$12–$20
Tallulah River Campground	4.1/5	16	$15
Andrew's Cove Campground	4.0/5	10	$12–$18
Jacks River Fields Campground	4.0/5	7	$5
MCNABB CREEK GROUP	4.0/5	1	$30
Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground	4.0/5	6	$8–$16
CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND	3.9/5	23	$20–$25
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground	3.8/5	19	$12
Big Oak Cove Campground	—	—	Free
Big Oak Cove Campground	—	1	Free
Birch Branch Campground	—	1	Free
Davis Branch Campground	—	1	Free
Holder Cove Campground	—	1	Free
Holly Flats Campground	—	1	Free
Jake Best Campground	—	1	Free
North River Campground	—	1	Free
Rattler Ford Campground	—	—	Free
Rough Ridge Campground	—	1	Free
Spivey Cove Campground	—	1	Free
State Line Campground	—	1	Free

National Parks Near Murphy

21 national parks and monuments found near Murphy.

Park	Type	Fee
Amicalola Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Black Rock Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Cumberland Mountain	State Park	Free
Don Carter State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Loudon	State Park	Free
Fort Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Great Smoky Mountains National Park	National Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Lake Hartwell State Park	State Park	Free
Moccasin Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Mossy Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Oconee State Park	State Park	Free
Red Clay	State Park	Free
Seven Islands	State Park	Free
Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel Park	State Park	Free
Tallulah Gorge State Park	State Park	Free
Tugaloo State Park	State Park	Free
Unicoi State Park	State Park	Free
Victoria Bryant State Park	State Park	Free
Vogel State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Murphy

410+ trails found near Murphy.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
ANST - NANTAHALA RD	52.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	46.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON-MCKAYE	45.7		—	—	—
ANST - CHEOAH RD	29.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DUNCAN RIDGE	21.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHUNKY GAL	21.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JOHN MUIR NATIONAL RECREATION	17.9		—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD	14.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN	14.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	14.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TOCCOA CANOE TRAIL	13.4	WATER	—	—	—
SLICKROCK CREEK	12.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIM TRAIL	12.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BELDING	11.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TSALI RIGHT LOOP	10.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FODDERSTACK MOUNTAIN	10.4		—	—	—
DUNCAN RIDGE	9.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TSALI LEFT LOOP	9.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SANTEETLAH LAKE TRAIL SOUTH	9.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WINE SPRINGS LOOP	8.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
YELLOW CREEK MOUNTAIN	8.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY	8.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIM TRAIL	8.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONDON BALD	8.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARTRAM TRAIL EXTENSION	8.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG SNOWBIRD	8.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN APPROACH TRAIL	8.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COOPER GAP	7.5		—	—	—
STRATTON BALD	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH FORK OF CITICO TRAIL	7.5		—	—	—
UNICOI MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL	7.3		—	—	—
WAUCHECHA BALD	7.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COFFEE BRANCH TRAIL	7.3		—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD	7.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRUSH CREEK BIKE TRAIL	7.0		—	—	—
DAVE THOMPSON LOOP	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
KING MEADOWS	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OAKEY MOUNTAIN ORV TRAIL	6.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROCKY BALD LOOP	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEECH CREEK	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HAOE LEAD	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOUSE BRANCH LOOP	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHESTNUT LOOP BIKE TRAIL	6.2		—	—	—
BROOKSHIRE CREEK	6.1		—	—	—
ANST - TUSQUITEE RD	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE CITICO HORSE 3	5.6		—	—	—
SYCAMORE CREEK TRAIL	5.6		—	—	—
ROCK CREEK TRAIL	5.5		—	—	—
BIG FROG MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL	5.4		—	—	—
HANGOVER LEAD	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAVENPORT MT ATV	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LICKLOG RIDGE TRAIL	5.3		—	—	—
NORTH FORK OF CITICO TRAIL	5.2		—	—	—
FLAT CREEK LOOP	5.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HEMPTOP	4.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BENTON MACKAYE	4.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARTRAM NRT - CHEOAH RD	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STARR MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL	4.9		—	—	—
STANLEY GAP	4.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WAGON TRAIN	4.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FLATS MOUNTAIN TRAIL	4.8		—	—	—
PARK CREEK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RABBIT RIDGE	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
JUNALUSKA GAP	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILLER TREK	4.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UNICOI MTN MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	4.5		—	—	—
BULL MOUNTAIN	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROCKY FLATS TRAIL	4.5		—	—	—
SMITH CREEK TRAIL	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALD RIVER TRAIL	4.4		—	—	—
NAKED GROUND	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WARRIORS PASSAGE TRAIL	4.1		—	—	—
BRUSH MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL	4.1		—	—	—
KIRKLAND CREEK TRAIL	4.1		—	—	—
UNICOI MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL	4.0		—	—	—
DRY POND LEAD TRAIL	4.0		—	—	—
HOGBACK HORSE TRAIL	4.0		—	—	—
BARE HARE TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
KIMSEY CREEK	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVER	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MCNABB CREEK TRAIL	3.5		—	—	—
MOATES KNOB OHV TRAIL	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BEAR CREEK	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARK RIDGE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL	3.5		—	—	—
SMITH MTN MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	3.4		—	—	—
RIVERVIEW BIKE TRAIL	3.3		—	—	—
BASIN LEAD	3.3		—	—	—
PINE RIDGE TRAIL	3.2		—	—	—
STARR MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL	3.2		—	—	—
BULLET CREEK HORSE TRAIL	3.2		—	—	—
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WESSER CREEK	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JENKINS MEADOW	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CENTRAL LOOP	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
ARKAQUAH	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HEMLOCK TRAIL	3.1		—	—	—
YELLOW MOUNTAIN	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACK BRANCH TRAIL	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
STIFFKNEE TRAIL	3.1		—	—	—
ROUNDTOP MOUNTAIN	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
IBRA LAKE LOOP TRAIL	3.0		—	—	—
LAUREL BRANCH TRAIL	3.0		—	—	—
BALD SPRINGS	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DEEP CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIM TRAIL	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEEP CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROUGH CREEK	2.9		—	—	—
NICHOLS COVE	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SNEAKING CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SOUTH FORK	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEE COVE	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
NELSON COVE	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHIGG RIDGE TRAIL	2.8		—	—	—
LOWER TRAIL RIDGE	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FONTANA LOOP	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GREEN MOUNTAIN	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
TURTLETOWN CREEK FALLS HIKING	2.7		—	—	—
LANCE CREEK TRAIL	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PANTHER BRANCH TRAIL	2.6		—	—	—
JACKS KNOB	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONG BRANCH TRAIL	2.6		—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NICHOLSON GAP	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOCKERY LAKE	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRAVELSTAND TOP TRAIL	2.5		—	—	—
DEEP GAP BRANCH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHEOAH TRAIL	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL SHOALS TRAIL	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVEN CLIFFS	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MITCHELL LICK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROOKS COVE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OLD COPPER ROAD BIKE TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
CROWDER PLACE TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
BRIDGE GAP	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL BRANCH TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
SUGAR COVE TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
COKER CREEK FALLS TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
HENDERSON MOUNTAIN TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
ROCKHOUSE CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRAIL RIDGE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPLETREE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRASSY BRANCH TRAIL	2.2		—	—	—
WEST FORK TRAIL	2.1		—	—	—
LITTLE CITICO HORSE 4	2.1		—	—	—
MOUNT YONAH	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NO- TELL TRAIL	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LONG BRANCH LOOP	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MOUSE BRANCH OVERLOOK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ARKAQUAH	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
IKE BRANCH	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEEP CREEK CONNECTOR	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOGAN TURNPIKE	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JOYCE KILMER MEMORIAL NRT	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACKS KNOB	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ACCESS	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANDREWS COVE	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
QUARTZ LOOP BIKE TRAIL	1.9		—	—	—
WINDY GAP LOOP	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TURNER CREEK TRAIL	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROCKY MOUNTAIN	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURRELL COVE	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JEFFERY'S HELL TRAIL	1.8		—	—	—
SLAUGHTER CREEK	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FREEMAN	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STRAWBERRY KNOB - BMT	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FORK RIDGE HIKING TRAIL	1.7		—	—	—
HUSKINS BRANCH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLD SPRINGS GAP	1.7		—	—	—
YELLOW HAMMER GAP	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNTROCK RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHORTOFF	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BIG STACK GAP	1.7		—	—	—
COOPER CREEK	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLY GAP	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
YOTEE'S RUN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
FAR BALD SPRINGS	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SHINBONE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SASAFRASS	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEAR PAW LOOP BIKE TRAIL	1.6		—	—	—
RAMSEY BEND NORTH	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BIG INDIAN BRANCH	1.5		—	—	—
LOWER TRAIL RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THUNDER ROCK EXPRESS	1.5		—	—	—
WINDY GAP	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UPPER RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CHOGA	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG FAT	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAUREL BRANCH	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POPLAR HOLLOW	1.3		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FALLS BRANCH TRAIL	1.3		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DUKES CREEKS FALLS	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH SHOALS	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
RAMSEY BEND CONNECTOR	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NANTAHALA RIVER BIKE TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RHODODENDRON TRAIL	1.2		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
YELLOW CREEK HORSE TRAIL	1.1		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITLEY GAP SHELTER	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SILER BALD SHELTER	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE FIRES CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HICKORY BRANCH	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DIAMOND VALLEY	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRISTOL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-23A-NIMBLEWILL BRANCH	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WHOOP-DE-DOS	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PHILLIPS RIDGE	1.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MIDDLE FALLS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER GREEN MOUNTAIN (CONNECTO	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH POINT	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RUFUS MORGAN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT TREE PENINSULA	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BYPASS BIKE TRAIL	1.0		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DESOTO FALLS	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SASSAFRAS CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CABLE COVE NATURE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHURCH COVE CONNECTOR	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HEMLOCK FALLS	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FARMER TOP OVERLOOK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MINGUS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HUCKLEBERRY	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE WINFIELD SCOTT	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JARRARD GAP	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE CHATUGE	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OMPHUS RIDGE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SLAUGHTER CREEK	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH A	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WAGON TRAIN	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLEMAN RIVER	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG SCALEY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ADDIS GAP	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TAPOCO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STANLEY CREEK	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BLUFF	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOOKOUT ROCK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COWCAMP	0.8		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOYD GAP BIKE TRAIL	0.7		—	—	—
MASSEY BRANCH FITNESS	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOCKERY LAKE	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BYRON HERBERT REECE	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKING LOT TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHOPE GAP	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURKETT IVENS HORSE TRAIL	0.6		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEWELLYN COVE NATURE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKESHORE	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE BLUE RIDGE TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRUSH CREEK SPUR	0.6		—	—	—
BULLET CREEK SPUR HORSE TRAIL	0.6		—	—	—
TSALI RIGHT LOOP 2ND CONNECTOR	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NIMBLEWILL BRANCH -C SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRASSTOWN BALD	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SABA BEACH	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
DAVENPORT MOUNTAIN ATV SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARALLEL TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEATHERWOOD LOOP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONASAUGA FALLS TRAIL	0.5		—	—	—
LONG BRANCH CONNECTOR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLUE ROCK MOUNTAIN	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANNA RUBY FALLS	0.5	AC- ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
COOPER CREEK	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH B	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOOPER BALD	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHEROKEE LAKE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NOTTELY RIVER CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
RAMSEY BEND CONNECTOR A	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SWAN CABIN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCKY COVE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SPIRIT RIDGE	0.3	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
PARK CR RIDGE CONNECTOR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WRIGHT'S CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIVERVIEW SPUR	0.3		—	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP SPUR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TSALI RIGHT LOOP 1ST CONNECTOR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JARRARD GAP	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVER	0.3	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
COVER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND NORTH SPUR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
NATURE WALK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HANGOVER ALTERNATE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SILER BALD VISTA	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WINDY GAP OVERLOOK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOSEBEE COVE	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MORGANTON POINT LAKE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FLAT CK CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOLF LAUREL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACK BRANCH CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MIDDLE FALLS ALT.	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAPLE SPRINGS	0.2	CONCRETE	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BLUFF	0.1	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
WILSON LICK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TSALI LEFT LOOP CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ANNA RUBY PICNIC	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KIMSEY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELTON CREEK FALLS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILLER TREK CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE TROUGH FALLS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRACKROCK	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LION'S EYE	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
QUARTZ BYPASS	0.1		—	—	—
RUFUS MORGAN SPUR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SABA BEACH SPUR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HIGH SHOALS FALLS SPUR	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEATHERWOOD LOOP	0.0	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
DUKES CREEK LOWER FALLS	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FARMER TOP CONNECTOR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
DUKES CREEKS FALLS	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Museums in Murphy

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ROLLINS PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8002413754	$47,368,467
UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 TOWN SQUARE	7067455493	$79,353
CHEROKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		8288376792
JUNALUSKA MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1 JUNALUSKA ROAD	8284794727
VALLEYTOWN CULTURAL ARTS AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	CORNER OF CHESTNUT AND THIRD STREETS	8283605071

Libraries in Murphy

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
NANTAHALA REGIONAL LIBRARY	11 BLUMENTHAL ST	0.0	271,004
MOUNTAIN REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM	698 MILLER STREET	0.0	242,756

Farmers Markets in Murphy

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Andrews Farmers Market	First Street				Visit
Cedar Valley Farmers Market	01 railroad street	04/05/2014 to 11/01/2014	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Graham County Farmer's Market	Main Street at Health Department	07/01/2012 to 10/31/2012	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Hayesville Farmers Market		05/12/2017 to 09/22/2017	Fri: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;
Union County Farmers Market	148 Old Smokey Rd	06/02/2018 to 10/27/2018	Tue: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in Murphy

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western of Murphy

Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy

Hampton Inn Murphy

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphy

Stonebrook Lodge

West Motel

Restaurants in Murphy

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Nick's BBQ

Chevelle's

Downtown Pizza Co.

Grizzley Bear Restaurant

Legends Steakhouse

Lulu’s

Mariolino's Italian Cuisine

Monte Alban

Papa's Pizza To Go

Pizza Hut

Rib Country BBQ

Royal Waffle King

ShoeBooties Cafe

So's Good Kitchen

The Chophouse

The Crown Restaurant

Waffle House

Yogi's Neighborhood Grill

Cafes in Murphy

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rare Bird Emporium

Cinemas in Murphy

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Henn Theatre

Monuments in Murphy

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Site of Fort Butler

Clinics in Murphy

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carolina QuickCare - Murphy Urgent Care

DaVita Smoky Mountain Dialysis

Murphy Medical Center Urgent Care

Murphy Medical Center: Dr. Michael Manning, MD

Dentists in Murphy

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kurti Orthodontics

Murphy Dental Center

Veterinaries in Murphy

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tri State Spay Neuter and Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Murphy

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citgo

Hot Spot

Ingles Gas Express

Marathon

Murphy USA

Shell

Sunoco

Banks in Murphy

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Citizens Bank

Nantahala Bank & Trust

PNC Bank

State Employees Credit Union

Truist

United Community

Gyms in Murphy

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Murphy Health and Fitness Center

Breweries in Murphy

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Andrews Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Breweries	575 Aquone Rd	18283212006

Nursing Homes in Murphy

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER 4130 US HWY 64 EAST	Non profit - Corporation	134	91	4/5	—	5/5	4/5	8288357580

Pharmacies in Murphy

6 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
KERR DRUG	2044 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 19	828-837-5512
KING'S PHARMACY	30 PEACHTREE STREET	828-837-7474
MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY	3990 EAST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 64 ALTERNATE	828-837-8161
PARKER'S DRUG STORE	14 VALLEY RIVER AVENUE	828-837-2318
PARKER'S OF PEACHTREE	4418 EAST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 64 ALTERNATE	828-837-4145
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 515	2330 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 19	828-837-8804

EV Charging Stations in Murphy

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino - Tesla Destination	777 Casino Pkwy	Tesla Destination	24		TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Murphy

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Cobb Mountain Road (71831)	MTOWER	61
31 WOODRUFF DRIVE (126673)	MTOWER	61
1650 Harold Parham Rd	TOWER	59
4116 Twiggs Road (71798)	MTOWER	58

Fire Stations in Murphy

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Bellview Volunteer Fire Department Inc.	1290 Lance RD	Volunteer	828-837-0214
Brasstown Fire Department	11179 Old Highway 64 W	Volunteer	828-837-2819
Grape Creek Volunteer Fire Department	5960 Joe Brown HWY	Volunteer	828-837-4436
Hiwassee Dam Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.	80 Line DR	Volunteer	828-644-9032
Martin's Creek Volunteer Fire Department	2299 Martins Creek RD	Volunteer	828-837-2787
Murphy Volunteer Fire Department	# 1 Firehouse LN	Volunteer	828-837-2212
Peachtree Fire Department	PO Box 460	Volunteer	828-837-0381
Ranger Volunteer Fire Department	155 Little Ranger RD	Volunteer	828-644-5677
Unaka Volunteer Fire Department	14949 Joe Brown HWY	Volunteer	828-835-8103
Wolf Creek Volunteer Fire Department Inc.	18381 West Highway 64	Volunteer	828-494-2299
Wolfcreek Fire Department, Inc.	40 Helton RD	Volunteer	828-494-7713

Power Plants Near Murphy

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
MISSION	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-83.9	OP
MARTINS CREEK SOLAR NC, LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-84.0	OP
CS MURPHY POINT, LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-84.1	OP
HIWASSEE DAM	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC; HYDROELECTRIC PUMPED S	221111	-84.2	OP

Bridges in Murphy

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1950	32	18,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2008	548	13,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2008	729	13,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2008	149	13,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1979	476	10,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1979	476	10,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2008	408	9,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	240	9,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2008	683	9,500	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1934	133	8,800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1979	497	8,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	362	8,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	383	8,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	221	7,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1979	514	6,500	F
Culvert	Concrete	1940	44	6,090	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1950	24	5,700	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1955	43	5,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1980	195	4,800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1980	195	4,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1979	227	4,400	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1945	108	4,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1998	225	4,000	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2022	70	3,900	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1955	41	3,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2009	205	3,200	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1932	234	2,900	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1988	422	2,260	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2010	83	2,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2010	85	1,700	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1981	129	1,700	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2010	62	1,200	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1940	202	1,100	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2003	151	1,000	G
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	2022	26	860	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1950	26	770	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	142	700	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1957	32	660	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	30	660	F
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	2019	23	600	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2002	123	600	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1940	149	600	F
Culvert	Concrete	1935	22	560	G
Culvert	Steel	1995	23	550	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	61	440	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1985	160	430	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2011	72	400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1966	91	370	P
Culvert	Prestressed concrete	1996	24	340	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2014	52	340	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2017	45	340	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1970	186	300	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	41	300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1980	196	300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	41	280	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2015	198	270	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2020	27	220	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2019	70	220	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1971	136	220	P
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2008	30	200	F
Culvert	Concrete	1983	34	190	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1984	168	160	F
Culvert	Steel	1986	34	150	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	30	150	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	31	120	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2008	62	110	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1976	36	100	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2008	52	100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1976	32	100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2009	118	70	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	27	50	F
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	2022	22	50	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	56	20	F

Correctional Facilities in Murphy

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
CHEROKEE COUNTY JAIL	577 REGAL STREET	COUNTY	125	150	OPEN

Airports Near Murphy

45 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
McGhee Tyson Airport	TYS	Large Airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Arrendale Forest Strip	—	Small Airport
Big Creek Flying Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Big T Airport	—	Small Airport
Blairsville Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Ridge Skyport Airport	—	Small Airport
Browder Airport	—	Small Airport
Chilhowee Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Cox Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Cub Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Crossing Airport	—	Small Airport
Elliott Field	—	Small Airport
Fly-N-S Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilmer County Airport	—	Small Airport
Habersham County Airport	—	Small Airport
Heaven's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
High Valley Airpark	—	Small Airport
King Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport	—	Small Airport
Macon County Airport	—	Small Airport
Martin Campbell Field	—	Small Airport
Massingale Airport	—	Small Airport
Mcgraw's Backyard Airport	—	Small Airport
McMinn County Airport	MMI	Small Airport
Meadowlake Airport	—	Small Airport
Monroe County Airport	—	Small Airport
Montvale Airpark	—	Small Airport
Mountain Airpark	—	Small Airport
Pickens County Airport	—	Small Airport
Providence Landing	—	Small Airport
R.M. Harris Airport	—	Small Airport
Raby Airpark	—	Small Airport
Rostex Airport	—	Small Airport
Seymour Air Park	—	Small Airport
Sossamon Field (Unused)	—	Small Airport
Stone Field	—	Small Airport
Tellico Plains Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Toccoa Airport - R.G. Letourneau Field	TOC	Small Airport
Tusquittee Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Village Airport	—	Small Airport
Vintage Field	—	Small Airport
West Wind Airpark	—	Small Airport
Will A Hildreth Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Wolf Creek Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Murphy

5 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Cherokee County Sheriff's Department	577 Regal Street
Clay County Sheriffs Office	295 Courthouse drive
Graham County Sheriff	300 Rodney Orr Bypass
Murphy Police Department	498 Hill Street
Towns County Sheriff	400 GA-339

Grocery Stores in Murphy

24 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
DOLLAR GENERAL 6261	Other	137 Family Church Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 0430	Other	1445 Andrews Rd
Dollar General 12539	Other	71 Blairsville Hwy
Dollar General 22094	Other	12546 W US 64
Dollar General 31366	Other	138 Ledford St
Dollar Tree 1888	Other	1194 Andrews Rd
Fastop Market 309	Convenience Store	650 W US Highway 64
Grocery Outlet 8	Supermarket	1476 Andrews Rd
Hanging Dog General Store 1	Convenience Store	2345 Hanging Dog Rd
Heartland Inc 1	Farmers and Markets	1 Railroad St
Hot Spot 2008	Convenience Store	5560 W US Highway 64
INGLES MARKETS 25	Supermarket	2060 US 19
Joe Brown Quick Mart n/a	Convenience Store	705 Joe Brown Hwy
Kermit's Quick Stop Llc	Convenience Store	2470 Joe Brown Hwy
Murphy Farmers Market FFAB	Farmers and Markets	99 Railroad St
Murphy USA 7771	Convenience Store	2336 Highway 19
Peachtree Produce	Farmers and Markets	42 Family Church Rd
Save a Lot 410	Supermarket	1240 Andrews Rd
Spud's Shack	Specialty Store	4145 W US Highway 64
The Country Store	Convenience Store	2920 Joe Brown Hwy
The Local Market 217	Convenience Store	870 US 64 W
Wag A Bag	Convenience Store	4411 E Us Hwy 64 Alt
Walgreens 16253	Other	1630 Andrews Rd
Walmart Supercenter 515	Super Store	2330 US 19

Post Offices in Murphy

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Murphy Post Office	388 Valley River Avenue

Treatment Centers in Murphy

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
MedMark Treatment Centers - Blairsville	Substance Abuse	706-781-6987

DOL Wage Violations in Murphy

11 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $145,978 in back wages owed to 141 employees.

Violations

$145,978

Back Wages Owed

141

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Carolina Construction	—	—	28906	—	1	$59,363	$1,604	37
Circuit World	—	—	28906	—	1	$27,071	$660	41
The Closing Place, Inc.	—	—	28906	—	1	$20,703	$1,035	20
Life Time Kia Auto Sales	—	—	28906	—	1	$18,516	$1,029	18
Cherokee County Sheriff	—	—	28906	—	1	$9,411	$4,705	2
Cannon Club	—	—	28906	—	1	$6,282	$897	7
ARC	—	—	28906	—	1	$2,227	$445	5
VIS Disaster Staffing	—	—	28906	—	1	$1,880	$313	6
Ziyad H. Mugharbil Pa.	—	—	28906	—	1	$291	$97	3
The Spot	—	—	28906	—	1	$202	$202	1
Pro Motion Rehab	—	—	28906	—	1	$33	$33	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murphy

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ATLANTA HR PRAYER BREAKFAST INC	1950 CHEROKEE MOUNTAIN TRL
CHRISTIAN LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES INC	1045 EBENEZER RD
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE	9927 HIGHWAY 294
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER OF MURPHY	PO BOX 637
JOURNEY FELLOWSHIP OF MURPHY INC	PO BOX 1545
MARTINS CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	PO BOX 121
MURPHY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	1584 OLD RANGER RD
MURPHY FREE METHODIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1222
MURPHY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	252 VALLEY RIVER AVE
NEW HOPE CHURCH OF GOD	70 JOE WHITENER RD
NORTH AMERICA CHURCH INC	2567 BOILING SPRINGS RD
ON FIRE FAMILY CHURCH INC	PO BOX 615
REBORN MINISTRIES	1258 STEERTOWN RD
REFUGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	357 GRAHAM RD
SHEPHERD OF THE MOUNTAINS	PO BOX 1136

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murphy

What is the population of Murphy?

Murphy has a population of 1,356 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 528 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.8 years. The population is 47.2% female and 52.8% male.

Is Murphy expensive to live in?

Murphy is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $36,989, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $221,100 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $354 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Murphy safe?

Public safety is a concern in Murphy, with a violent crime rate of 905 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,182 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Murphy receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Murphy?

Murphy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Murphy?

The job market in Murphy is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $877. There are 929 business establishments in the area, including 76 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 12 minutes, and 4.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Murphy?

The median home value in Murphy is $221,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $275,947. For renters, the median monthly rent is $354. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 45.6%. The average annual property tax is $3,030.

How are the schools in Murphy?

Schools in Murphy score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 24.6% of adults in Murphy hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Murphy?

The obesity rate in Murphy is 33.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.3% of adults are smokers. 23.5% are physically inactive. 28.2% of residents report depression. 10.3% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 98.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,431.

What is transportation like in Murphy?

The average commute in Murphy is 12 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 60.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Murphy?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Murphy is 81.1% White, 5.8% Black or African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino. 93.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.3% speak Spanish. 11.1% of the population are military veterans. 20.3% of residents have a disability. 75.1% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Hayesville, NC 1,110 pop · 12.2 mi Andrews, NC 1,976 pop · 13.4 mi Young Harris, GA 1,087 pop · 14.9 mi Hiawassee, GA 1,300 pop · 18.8 mi McCaysville, GA 1,571 pop · 21.1 mi Epworth, GA 1,509 pop · 22.4 mi Blue Ridge, GA 1,688 pop · 23.0 mi Tellico Plains, TN 1,124 pop · 24.3 mi Etowah, TN 3,621 pop · 33.0 mi Englewood, TN 1,643 pop · 34.6 mi Madisonville, TN 5,184 pop · 35.2 mi Benton, TN 1,349 pop · 35.9 mi Vonore, TN 1,829 pop · 36.7 mi Franklin, NC 4,221 pop · 36.9 mi

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