At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$22,339 per capita
Home Value
$142,500
Zillow: $489,823
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
69.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
13.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Murtaugh a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.8% (6% above 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 $489,823. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
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 (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population146
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density635/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$22,339
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$2,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,500
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$489,823
Housing Units64
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation4,090 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+69.8%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Murtaugh was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.