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Murphysboro, Illinois

Introduction to Murphysboro, Illinois

Murphysboro, Illinois, in Jackson county, is 78 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 13,295 residents in the city.

Murphysboro History

Murphysboro was established as the second county seat of Jackson County. It was created after a fire destroyed Brownsville, the first county seat of Jackson County. After the fire, the residents decided to move the county seat to a more convenient location. The land on which Murphysboro was founded was donated by Major General John A. Logan. It was named after William C. Murphy, one of the commissioners who chose the location, after his name was drawn from a hat containing the names of all the commissioners.

Murphysboro and nearby Attractions

  • Shawnee National Forest
  • Little Grand Canyon National Recreational Trail
  • Oakwood Bottoms
  • Pomona Natural Bridge
  • Cedar Lake
  • Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Murphysboro

Murphysboro is a lively city where one can find numerous entertaining activities, while the city also offers a high quality dining and shopping experience. There are various historical sites and museums where one can learn about the local history of the area. Opportunities for boating, fishing, camping, hiking, biking, golf, horseback riding, kayaking and rock climbing are all available in Murphysboro.

Murphysboro Transportation

Southern Illinois Airport is the nearest major airport.

Murphysboro Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Carbondale College, John A. Logan College and Southeast Missouri State University.

High Points

Murphysboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMurphysboro Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMurphysboro Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Murphysboro Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Murphysboro, IL

Comparing Murphysboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
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