Murphysboro, Illinois

Population 8,166

Murphysboro is located in Jackson County, IL. The population is 8,166, making Murphysboro the largest city in Jackson County.

There are 7 public schools in Murphysboro with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Murphysboro is low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Murphysboro is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Murphysboro property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Murphysboro include Harrison, Murphysboro Township and Somerset Township.

Murphysboro Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20%

Crime Rate

8.38% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 27
  • Violent Crimes: 728
  • Robbery: 67
  • Burglary: 418
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

90.96% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Murphysboro
  • 1.22 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

76 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 71

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Murphysboro, IL and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Murphysboro's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • In 2013, the city of Murphysboro, IL issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Murphysboro, IL issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $490
  • 1 Bedroom: $560
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $970
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,080

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Environmental Hazards

76 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Murphysboro, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Murphysboro, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Murphysboro, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.55°
  • February 37.25°
  • March 48.72°
  • April 57.78°
  • May 66.75°
  • June 76.27°
  • July 79.28°
  • August 76.52°
  • September 68.88°
  • October 57.43°
  • November 46.9°
  • December 36.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Murphysboro, IL

Earthquakes
Murphysboro, IL has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Murphysboro, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Murphysboro, IL has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Murphysboro, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Murphysboro, IL: $34,563

Unemployment

Unemployment in Murphysboro is 4.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.79%
White Collar - 53.21%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Mike Bost

Neighborhood Info

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11 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Murphysboro, IL
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