Murphysboro, IL

Living in Murphysboro

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 17
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Commute 82
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 54
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Schools 1
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Residents

7.8k Population -618 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
57% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black14%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$6.2k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$70k Median Home Value -$4.3k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$478 Median Monthly Rent +$122 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Murphysboro

United States45
Illinois50
Carbondale Metro Area25
Jackson County46

Property Crime in Murphysboro

United States48
Illinois43
Carbondale Metro Area33
Jackson County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 3
Feb 36 3 3
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murphysboro

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding43
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Murphysboro, IL

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Carbondale New School
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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