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Murphy, NC
North Carolina · Cherokee County
Murphy is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,356. Residents earn $36,989 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,356
Population
528/sq mi density
$36,989
Median Income
$30,645 per capita
$221,100
Home Value
$275,947 Zillow
$354
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
905
Violent Crime/100K
7,182 property/100K
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,989 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$221,100 home value, $354/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
905 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
4
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Murphy, NC
4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Murphy, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| John C. Campbell Folk School | Marker is on Brasstown Road (County Highway 1564) north of Harshaw Road (County Highway 1558), on the left when traveling north. |
| North Carolina / Georgia | Marker is on U.S. 19, 3.8 miles south of U.S. 64, on the left when traveling south. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Fort Butler | Marker is on Hiawassee Street, ¼ mile north of U.S. 64. |
| Cherokee War | Marker is at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Hiwassee Street (Business U.S. 19), on the right when traveling south on Peachtree Street. |