Murphy Township, NC
Living in Murphy Township
Bikeability8
Walkability29
Commute70
Public Transit8
Affordability85
Public Safety78
Airports56
Hospitals57
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-371 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value+$9.9k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$540Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas18%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Murphy Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Cherokee County22
Property Crime in Murphy Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Cherokee County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 6 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murphy Township
Inland Flooding48
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Murphy Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Murphy Township, NC
Murphy Adventist Christian School
4 miles, SW
Carolina Christian Academy
13 miles, SE
Mountain Area Christian Academy
19 miles, SW
Eastgate Life Academy
20 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Murphy Township, NC
Young Harris College
17 miles, SE
Hiwassee College
36 miles, NW
Tennessee Wesleyan University
39 miles, NW
Truett McConnell University
40 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Murphy Township, NC
Murphy Medical Center Inc
5 miles, SE
Union General Hospital
17 miles, S
Chatuge Regional Hospital
20 miles, SE
Fannin Regional Hospital
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Murphy Township, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
47 miles, N
Lovell Field
67 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
86 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
103 miles, E