Murray Urban Area, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
37,882 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,854 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$181,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$434 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$657 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kentucky
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 36
Feb 4 2 40
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 5 0 58
May 6 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KY State Senate District 1, KY State House District 5, KY
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Schools

East Calloway Elementary School
2 miles, E • 3.7 star
Murray Middle School
2 miles, W • 4.6 star
Murray Elementary School
3 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Murray State University
3 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bethel University
36 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Murray-Calloway County Hospital
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
Marshall County Hospital
18 miles, N • 4.1 star
Henry County Medical Center
22 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
23 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
41 miles, N • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
83 miles, NW • 1 star
Nashville International Airport
95 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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