City in Kentucky, United States

Murray

$191kMedian Home
300Sunny Days/yr
69°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation19kElevation535 ft
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Four real seasons, with rain spread fairly evenly through the year. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Air quality can be a watchout.

Murray is a home rule-class city in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of Calloway County and the 19th-largest city in Kentucky. The city's population was 17,307 during the 2020 U.S. census, and its micropolitan area's population is 37,191. Murray is a college town and is the home of Murray State University.Wikipedia

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Where It Is

Location Context
Murray, Kentucky
Latitude36.61°
Longitude-88.31°
Population19k
Altitude535 ft

State Context

KentuckyU.S. state

Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west. Its northern border is defined by the Ohio River. Its capital is Frankfort and its most populous city is Louisville.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 4.00%Avg sales tax: 6.00%Property tax: 0.76%Official school data available

About the Region

Upper South

Tennessee has become one of the most-watched states for domestic relocation. Nashville's explosive growth reflects its status as a major entertainment hub and Tennessee's zero personal income tax, while Chattanooga and Knoxville have built distinct identities around outdoor culture and post-industrial reinvention. The Great Smoky Mountains — the most visited national park in the country — anchor a regional tourism economy and define the geography of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.

Kentucky sits at the confluence of Southern culture, Appalachian heritage, and Midwest pragmatism. Louisville's bourbon trail and horse country around Lexington give the state an identity that punches above its economic weight. West Virginia's New River Gorge and Seneca Rocks have drawn a new wave of outdoor tourists and remote workers, though much of the state continues to navigate the long-term economic consequences of coal's decline.

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Nature Access

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City Profile

Median Age26 yrs
College Educated36%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home4%of workforce
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Cost of Living

Housing
$1k/mo
Median rent
$191k
Median home price
Rent burden36% of income
Household Income
$37k
Median annual
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Livability

School Rating
8.2/10
Internet
Fiber
32%
Cable
75%
address availability
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Climate

Sunshine
300
sunny days per year
82% of the year
Avg High Temp
69°F
annual average
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Temp Swing
43°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Rainfall
51"
inches per year
Snowfall
2"
inches per year
Air Quality
42
Good AQI
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
51" of rain per year
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Current Conditions

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