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Murray, IA
City in Clarke County, Iowa.
Population
614
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
768
ZIP codes
0
Murray and its ZIP codes
Murray at a glance
- Murray is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,500 a year, 13% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,800 (61% below Iowa) and median rent is $831 a month.
Local data for Murray, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murray, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,500
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$80,800
Median rent
$831/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
31.5
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (180), Irish Americans (111), Italian Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clarke County. PPP loans are for Murray.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,224
4,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,184
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.3M
FY 2026, $9,162 per person
How people get to work
Murray, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled22.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murray, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
516
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 11°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murray, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Murray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThayerCity | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| LorimorCity | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| OsceolaCity | 9.3 mi | 8 |
| TruroCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| East PeruCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| AftonCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Van WertCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Sun Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| WeldonCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| New VirginiaCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Grand RiverCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ArispeCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| EllstonCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BeaconsfieldCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| MacksburgCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| TingleyCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murray, IA in?
- Murray is in Clarke County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Murray, IA?
- About 614 people live in Murray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murray?
- Nearby places include Thayer (5.3 mi), Lorimor (8.1 mi), Osceola (9.3 mi), Truro (13 mi), East Peru (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023