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Murtaugh, ID
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Murtaugh, ID
At a Glance
How Murtaugh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Murtaugh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Murtaugh a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Murtaugh residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,339. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 941 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murtaugh is $142,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,963. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Murtaugh reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 778/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Murtaugh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 69.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murtaugh has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.