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Murfreesboro, AR
City in Pike County, Arkansas.
Population
1,819
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
495
ZIP codes
0
Murfreesboro and its ZIP codes
Murfreesboro at a glance
- Murfreesboro is about 8.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,264, 12% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,300 (37% below Arkansas) and median rent is $521 a month.
Local data for Murfreesboro, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murfreesboro, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,264
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$521/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (170), German Americans (112), Mexican Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Murfreesboro.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,735
2,453 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.7M
FY 2026, $7,250 per person
How people get to work
Murfreesboro, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murfreesboro, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
58.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murfreesboro, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Murfreesboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCaskillTown | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| DelightCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| NashvilleCity | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| DaisyTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| BlevinsCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| KirbyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 14.5 |
| OzanTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| AntoineTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| NewhopeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| Mineral SpringsCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| DierksCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| WashingtonCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| AmityCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| TolletteTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| GlenwoodCity | 20 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murfreesboro, AR in?
- Murfreesboro is in Pike County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Murfreesboro, AR?
- About 1,819 people live in Murfreesboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murfreesboro?
- Nearby places include McCaskill (9.5 mi), Delight (11 mi), Nashville (12 mi), Daisy (13 mi), Blevins (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023