Murray, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Calloway County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,888
Population
1,530/sq mi density
$40,348
Median Income
$24,946 per capita
$193,300
Home Value
$208,638 Zillow
$835
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
115
Violent Crime/100K
1,446 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,348 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$193,300 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 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. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.5 in |
Murray has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.6").