Murray, KY
Living in Murray
Bikeability59
Walkability90
Commute100
Public Transit47
Affordability96
Public Safety84
Airports20
Hospitals44
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
26 y Median Age
34%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years48%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate28%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$2k (2010–19)
66%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked14%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$158kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$542Median Monthly Rent+$142 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Murray
United States45
Kentucky26
Calloway County12
Property Crime in Murray
United States48
Kentucky41
Calloway County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murray
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Murray, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Murray, KY
Harmony Christian School
8 miles, W
Lakeside Christian Academy
19 miles, S
Northside Baptist Christian School
20 miles, NW
Hickory Amish Mennonite School
27 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Murray, KY
Murray State University
0 miles, SW
Bethel University
35 miles, S
The University of Tennessee-Martin
36 miles, SW
Austin Peay State University
54 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Murray, KY
Murray-Calloway County Hospital
1 miles, SE
Marshall County Hospital
18 miles, N
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
21 miles, NW
Henry County Medical Center
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Murray, KY
Barkley Regional Airport
40 miles, NW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
81 miles, NW
Nashville International Airport
98 miles, E
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
100 miles, NE