Murphy, NC
Living in Murphy
Bikeability41
Walkability88
Commute100
Public Transit41
Affordability99
Public Safety61
Airports56
Hospitals59
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation-510 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate29%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$236 (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office25%
Service34%
Commute
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle1%
Walked11%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$162kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$464Median Monthly Rent+$88 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas18%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Murphy
United States45
North Carolina20
Cherokee County22
Property Crime in Murphy
United States48
North Carolina30
Cherokee County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 6 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murphy
Inland Flooding32
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Murphy, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Murphy, NC
Murphy Adventist Christian School
2 miles, SW
Carolina Christian Academy
12 miles, E
Mountain Area Christian Academy
17 miles, SW
Eastgate Life Academy
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Murphy, NC
Young Harris College
15 miles, SE
Hiwassee College
37 miles, NW
Truett McConnell University
38 miles, SE
University of North Georgia
39 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Murphy, NC
Murphy Medical Center Inc
4 miles, SE
Union General Hospital
15 miles, S
Chatuge Regional Hospital
18 miles, SE
Fannin Regional Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Murphy, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
50 miles, N
Lovell Field
67 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
87 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
103 miles, E