Murphy, NC
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
10/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
5/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
1,356
332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
24.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$36,989
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9%
88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$221,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$407
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$299
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Cherokee County
3
North Carolina
1
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Cherokee County
5
North Carolina
2
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | 3 | 37 |
| Feb | 5 | 1 | 40 |
| Mar | 5 | 1 | 47 |
| Apr | 4 | 0 | 55 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 63 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 73 |
| Aug | 5 | 0 | 73 |
| Sep | 5 | 0 | 67 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 57 |
| Nov | 5 | 0 | 47 |
| Dec | 5 | 1 | 39 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.
Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 78%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 50, NC State House District 120, NCSchools
Murphy Elementary
<1 miles, W
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2.8
The Learning Center
<1 miles, W
•
2.3
Murphy High
<1 miles, E
•
3.2
Murphy Middle
<1 miles, E
•
2.8
Colleges
Tri-County Community College
4 miles, SE
•
1
Young Harris College
15 miles, S
•
1.9
Hiwassee College
37 miles, N
•
1.4
Truett McConnell University
38 miles, S
•
1.9
Hospitals
Murphy Medical Center Inc
4 miles, SE
•
3.2
Union General Hospital
15 miles, S
•
5
Chatuge Regional Hospital
18 miles, SE
•
4.1
Fannin Regional Hospital
23 miles, W
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4.1
Airports
McGhee Tyson Airport
50 miles, NE
•
2.3
Lovell Field
67 miles, W
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1.4
Asheville Regional Airport
87 miles, E
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1.4
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
103 miles, SE
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1.9