Murray, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
648 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$76,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$511 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clarke County
2
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Clarke County
3
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 21
Feb 1 7 26
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 12, IA State House District 23, IA
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Schools

Murray Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Murray Jr/Sr High
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Clarke Community High School
9 miles, E • 4.6 star
Clarke Middle School
9 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Southwestern Community College
23 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Graceland University-Lamoni
29 miles, S • 1.9 star
Simpson College
30 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Clarke County Hospital
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Greater Regional Medical Center
23 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
37 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Eppley Airfield
103 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Kansas City International Airport
127 miles, SW • 3.7 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
130 miles, E • 1.4 star
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