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Murray, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Calloway County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
17,888
Population
1,530/sq mi density
$40,348
Median Income
$24,946 per capita
$193,300
Home Value
$195,859 Zillow
$835
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
102
Violent Crime/100K
1,934 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,348 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$193,300 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Murray enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 546 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,530/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6142°N, 88.3221°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Calloway County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Murray has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.5").