Murphy, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
188 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,521 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$298 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,052 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Owyhee County
3
Boise City Metro Area
3
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Owyhee County
2
Boise City Metro Area
4
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 30
Feb 1 2 34
Mar 1 0 41
Apr 1 0 48
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 61
Oct 1 0 50
Nov 1 1 38
Dec 1 3 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ID State Senate District 23, ID State House District 23, ID
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Schools

Melba Elementary School
12 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Melba High School
12 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Falcon Ridge Public Charter
20 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Northwest Nazarene University
24 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa
27 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Luke's Nampa Medical Center
28 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
29 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
115 miles, E • 1 star
Elko Regional Airport
170 miles, S • 1 star
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