Murphy, MO
Living in Murphy
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute40
Public Transit1
Affordability80
Public Safety72
Airports40
Hospitals49
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8kPopulation-950 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate37%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office24%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value-$1.2k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$708Median Monthly Rent+$25 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
LP gas3%
Utility gas48%
Crime
Violent Crime in Murphy
United States45
Missouri53
St. Louis Metro Area57
Jefferson County25
Property Crime in Murphy
United States48
Missouri54
St. Louis Metro Area54
Jefferson County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murphy
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding62
Tornado27
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Murphy, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Murphy, MO
Heritage Classical Christian Academy
2 miles, N
Our Savior Lutheran Church & School
2 miles, NE
St Paul Catholic School
3 miles, NE
Sacred Heart Elementary School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Murphy, MO
Logan University
10 miles, N
Webster University
10 miles, NE
Missouri Baptist University
10 miles, N
Maryville University of Saint Louis
11 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Murphy, MO
Ssm St Clare Health Center
3 miles, N
Mercy Hospital South
6 miles, E
St Luke's Des Peres Hospital
6 miles, N
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
10 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Murphy, MO
St Louis Lambert International Airport
19 miles, N
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
35 miles, E
Columbia Regional Airport
96 miles, W
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
101 miles, SE