Murray, KY

Living in Murray

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 90
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 19
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Schools 76
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Residents

19k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
26  y Median Age
34% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
48% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years48%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate28%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income -$2k (2010–19)
66% Above Poverty -10% (2010–19)
14  mi Average Commute
72% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked14%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$158k Median Home Value +$48k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$542 Median Monthly Rent +$142 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Murray

United States45
Kentucky26
Calloway County12

Property Crime in Murray

United States48
Kentucky41
Calloway County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 4 2
Feb 40 4 2
Mar 49 4 0
Apr 59 5 0
May 67 6 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 3 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 49 5 0
Dec 39 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murray

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Murray, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Murray, KY

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Colleges

Colleges near Murray, KY

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Bethel University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Murray, KY

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Airports

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