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Murphy, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cherokee County County
Murphy, NC
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 $36,989 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,645. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 929 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murphy is $221,100 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,947. Median rent is $354/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Murphy reports 905 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,182/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Murphy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murphy has 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. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.