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Murphy, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Collin County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
21,001
Population
3,684/sq mi density
$165,109
Median Income
$49,745 per capita
$508,500
Home Value
$581,617 Zillow
$2,640
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
43
Violent Crime/100K
501 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$165,109 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$508,500 home value, $2,640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Murphy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0164°N, 96.6082°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Collin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0507 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in |
Murphy has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.0").