Murray County, GA

Living in Murray County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 4
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 15
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Schools 10
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Residents

40k Population -201 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school29%
High school graduate37%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector83%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$508 Median Monthly Rent +$68 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home35%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas5%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Murray County

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Murray County

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 5 1
Feb 42 5 1
Mar 50 5 0
Apr 57 4 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 5 0
Dec 41 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murray County

Inland Flooding50
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Murray County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Murray County, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Murray County, GA

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Dalton State College
15 miles, W
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Lee University
27 miles, N
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Reinhardt University
35 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Murray County, GA

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Adventhealth Murray
3 miles, SW
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Adventhealth Gordon
22 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Murray County, GA

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Lovell Field
31 miles, NW
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McGhee Tyson Airport
82 miles, NE