Murphy, MO

Living in Murphy

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 67
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Schools 52
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Residents

8k Population -950 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate37%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$4.5k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office24%
Service25%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$132k Median Home Value -$1.2k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$708 Median Monthly Rent +$25 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home28%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
LP gas3%
Utility gas48%

Crime

Violent Crime in Murphy

United States45
Missouri53
St. Louis Metro Area57
Jefferson County25

Property Crime in Murphy

United States48
Missouri54
St. Louis Metro Area54
Jefferson County38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 4
Feb 36 2 3
Mar 45 3 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 34 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murphy

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding62
Tornado27
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Murphy, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Murphy, MO

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Colleges

Colleges near Murphy, MO

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Logan University
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Webster University
10 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Murphy, MO

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Airports

Airports near Murphy, MO

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