Ohio
Murray City is a small town in Ohio with a population of 326. Residents earn $38,409 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Murray City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Murray City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Murray City is $38,409, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Murray City is $83,700, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Murray City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,409 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,821 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $964 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,394 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,359 |
| County GDP | $2,745M |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Healthcare | 148 |
| Retail | 169 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,988 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.96% |
| Commute Time | 42.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $83,700 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 11.9% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,988 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.96% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,988/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.2 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 905 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,019/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5088°N, 82.1691°W |
| County FIPS | 39009 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,019/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.3% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 148 |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Retail Stores | 169 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 42.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |