Murphysboro, IL
Living in Murphysboro
Bikeability21
Walkability17
Commute82
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety38
Airports18
Hospitals34
Colleges54
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Schools1
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Residents
7.8kPopulation-618 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black14%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value-$4.3k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$478Median Monthly Rent+$122 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Murphysboro
United States45
Illinois50
Carbondale Metro Area25
Jackson County46
Property Crime in Murphysboro
United States48
Illinois43
Carbondale Metro Area33
Jackson County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump60%
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
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding43
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Murphysboro, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Murphysboro, IL
St Andrew Catholic School
0 miles, S
Trinity Christian School
6 miles, SE
Carbondale New School
8 miles, SE
Brehm Preparatory School
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Murphysboro, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
7 miles, SE
Southeast Missouri State University
33 miles, S
McKendree University
64 miles, NW
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
76 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Murphysboro, IL
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
0 miles, NE
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
7 miles, SE
Marshall Browning Hospital
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Murphysboro, IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
40 miles, S
Barkley Regional Airport
58 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
60 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
88 miles, NW