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Murray City, OH
Village in Hocking County, Ohio.
Population
295
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
929
ZIP codes
0
Murray City and its ZIP codes
Murray City at a glance
- Murray City is about 3.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
Local data for Murray City, OH
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hocking County. PPP loans are for Murray City.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,023
7,527 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,237
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$191M
FY 2026, $6,812 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Murray City, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
115
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murray City, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Murray City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuchtelVillage | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Carbon HillCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| GlousterVillage | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| NelsonvilleCity | 4.8 mi | 4.7 |
| TrimbleVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| JacksonvilleVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| HemlockVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| New StraitsvilleVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| MillfieldCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| ShawneeVillage | 7.1 mi | 2.2 |
| CorningVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ChaunceyVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| HaydenvilleCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| RendvilleVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| The PlainsCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.3 |
| LoganCity | 12 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murray City, OH in?
- Murray City is in Hocking County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Murray City, OH?
- About 295 people live in Murray City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murray City?
- Nearby places include Buchtel (3.1 mi), Carbon Hill (4.1 mi), Glouster (4.4 mi), Nelsonville (4.8 mi), Trimble (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023