Murphysboro, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
6,804 Population
$42,367 Median Income
$79,600 Home Value
$655 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
40.0 yrs Median Age
19.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
3.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.6
Education

People

Population6,804
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,296/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 71.2%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$42,367
Per Capita Income$28,303
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty Rate14.7%
County GDP$3,297M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$79,600
Zillow Value$117,440
Median Rent$655
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Depression23.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul33° / 78°
Rain44 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Work From Home8.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations5

How Murphysboro Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$42,367
Home Value$79,600
Median Rent$655
Poverty Rate14.7%
Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
Unemployment3.2%
Avg Temperature56.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,804
Population Density1,296 per sq mi
Median Age40.0 years
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71.2% Black 13.7% Hispanic 1.4% Other 13.7%
White71.2%
Black or African American13.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races13.7%

Language

English Only87.9%
Spanish Speakers12.1%
English 87.9% Spanish 12.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability22.7%
Health Insurance94.3%

Income

44% below avg
Median Household Income$42,367
Per Capita Income$28,303
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,085
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Poverty Rate14.7%
Total Establishments (County)1,137
County GDP$3,297M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation133
Healthcare Facilities182
Retail Stores177
Manufacturing44
Total Establishments1,137

Industry Mix

Restaurants 133 Healthcare 182 Retail 177 Manufacturing 44

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,530
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,688

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.6 min
Work From Home8.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

72% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$79,600
Zillow Home Value Index$117,440

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$116,550
Price Per Sq Ft$56
Homes Sold (month)6
Sale-to-List Ratio90.5%
Price Drops33.3%
Active Inventory21

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied48.6%

Rental Costs

44% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$655

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,688
Effective Tax Rate (est.)8.40%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure35.2%
Asthma11.3%
COPD8.2%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity26.8%
Depression23.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.3%
Regular Checkup77.0%
Premature Death Rate10,751 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.4 / 10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)182
Restaurants (County)133

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

33°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation44.0 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Land Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density1,296 per sq mi
Latitude37.7672°
Longitude-89.3324°
County FIPS17077

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.5%
D 51%

Democrat +3.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
High School+88.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, not adjacent
Population Density1,296 per sq mi
Land Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)5
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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