Iowa
Murray is a small town in Iowa with a population of 648. Residents earn $60,313 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Murray receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Murray offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Murray is $60,313, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Murray is $76,300, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Murray experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 88.8% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.2% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,313 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,508 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,534 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 248 |
| County GDP | $639M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,650 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.09% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $76,300 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $160,330 |
| Census Median Rent | $782 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,650 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.09% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,721/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0413°N, 93.9488°W |
| County FIPS | 19039 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 810/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |