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Murray, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clarke County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
648
Population
810/sq mi density
$60,313
Median Income
$32,508 per capita
$76,300
Home Value
$160,330 Zillow
$782
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
159
Violent Crime/100K
1,746 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,313 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,300 home value, $782/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Murray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0413°N, 93.9488°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clarke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in |
Murray has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").