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Murphy, OK
Census-designated place in Mayes County, Oklahoma.
Population
176
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
43
ZIP codes
0
Murphy and its ZIP codes
Murphy at a glance
- Murphy is 27% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mayes County. PPP loans are for Murphy.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,293
14,392 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $9,414 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Murphy, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
801
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 25°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murphy, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Murphy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pin Oak AcresCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 5.6 |
| BallouCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Cedar CrestCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 7.3 |
| Sams CornerCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| MazieCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Locust GroveTown | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| ChouteauTown | 6.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Iron PostCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Sportsmen AcresTown | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Snake CreekCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Whitehorn CoveCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.1 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7 |
| PeggsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 15.3 |
| Pryor CreekCity | 12 mi | 10.1 |
| Pump BackCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murphy, OK in?
- Murphy is in Mayes County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Murphy, OK?
- About 176 people live in Murphy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murphy?
- Nearby places include Pin Oak Acres (2.6 mi), Ballou (2.7 mi), Cedar Crest (4 mi), Sams Corner (4.6 mi), Mazie (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023