Murphy Township, NC

Living in Murphy Township

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 29
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 14
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Schools 45
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Residents

12k Population -371 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$175k Median Home Value +$9.9k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$540 Median Monthly Rent +$135 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas18%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Murphy Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Cherokee County22

Property Crime in Murphy Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Cherokee County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 6 2
Feb 40 6 1
Mar 47 6 1
Apr 54 5 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 69 6 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 66 5 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 6 0
Dec 39 6 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murphy Township

Inland Flooding48
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Murphy Township, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Murphy Township, NC

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Eastgate Life Academy
20 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Murphy Township, NC

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Young Harris College
17 miles, SE
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Hiwassee College
36 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Murphy Township, NC

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Airports

Airports near Murphy Township, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
47 miles, N
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Lovell Field
67 miles, W
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