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Murphy, North Carolina, in Cherokee county, is 60 miles S of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 94 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The town has a population of 1,568.
In Murphy, about 48% of adults are married. Lots of people in Murphy live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Murphy.
In 2000, Murphy had a median family income of $35,234.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Murphy residents, with $430. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Murphy, 55% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Murphy without breaking the bank.
In Murphy, 91% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Murphy is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.
Comparing Murphy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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