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Murphy, ID
Census-designated place in Owyhee County, Idaho.
Population
170
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
43
ZIP codes
0
Murphy and its ZIP codes
Murphy at a glance
- Murphy is 82% denser than Idaho as a whole.
Local data for Murphy, ID
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Owyhee County. PPP loans are for Murphy.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,652
3,425 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.86M
FY 2026, $6,032 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Murphy, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 26°F
7.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murphy, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.0%
U.S. 11.1% +7.9 pts
Cities near Murphy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MelbaCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| KunaCity | 21 mi | 26 |
| NampaCity | 26 mi | 35.9 |
| MarsingCity | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| MeridianCity | 28 mi | 37.1 |
| Grand ViewCity | 28 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murphy, ID in?
- Murphy is in Owyhee County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Murphy, ID?
- About 170 people live in Murphy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murphy?
- Nearby places include Melba (11 mi), Kuna (21 mi), Nampa (26 mi), Marsing (27 mi), Meridian (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023