Murphy, NC

Living in Murphy

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 88
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 15
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Schools 39
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Residents

1.7k Population -510 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate29%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income -$236 (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government1%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office25%
Service34%

Commute

Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle1%
Walked11%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$162k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$464 Median Monthly Rent +$88 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas18%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Murphy

United States45
North Carolina20
Cherokee County22

Property Crime in Murphy

United States48
North Carolina30
Cherokee County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 6 2
Feb 40 6 1
Mar 47 6 1
Apr 55 5 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 70 6 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 5 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 6 0
Dec 39 6 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murphy

Inland Flooding32
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Murphy, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Murphy, NC

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Eastgate Life Academy
19 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Murphy, NC

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Young Harris College
15 miles, SE
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Hiwassee College
37 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Murphy, NC

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Airports

Airports near Murphy, NC

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