Murphysboro Township, IL
Living in Murphysboro Township
Bikeability17
Walkability16
Commute75
Public Transit5
Affordability95
Public Safety44
Airports18
Hospitals32
Colleges54
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Schools5
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Residents
10kPopulation-552 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector61%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$93kMedian Home Value+$8.8k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$485Median Monthly Rent+$122 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Murphysboro Township
United States45
Illinois50
Carbondale Metro Area25
Jackson County46
Property Crime in Murphysboro Township
United States48
Illinois43
Carbondale Metro Area33
Jackson County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump56%
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 Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Murphysboro Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Murphysboro Township, IL
St Andrew Catholic School
2 miles, NW
Trinity Christian School
5 miles, E
Carbondale New School
6 miles, E
Brehm Preparatory School
7 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Murphysboro Township, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
5 miles, E
Southeast Missouri State University
32 miles, S
McKendree University
66 miles, NW
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
79 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Murphysboro Township, IL
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
3 miles, N
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
5 miles, E
Heartland Regional Medical Center
18 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Murphysboro Township, IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
38 miles, S
Barkley Regional Airport
55 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
63 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
91 miles, NW