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Murray County, OK
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Murray County, Oklahoma.
Population
13,753
Land area
416sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Murray County
Murray County at a glance
- Murray County is 44% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,322, close to the Oklahoma median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,800 (20% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $881 a month.
- Its largest cities are Sulphur (4,874), Davis (2,814) and Dougherty (249).
Local data for Murray County, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murray County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,322
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$159,800
Prices +9.3% in a year
Median rent
$881/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,242), Irish Americans (1,220), Mexican Americans (814).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,214
4,898 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,313
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $10,076 per person
PPP loans
$29M
550 loans, 3,479 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$134K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Murray County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murray County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
578
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 28°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murray County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Murray County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Murray County, OK?
- Sulphur is the largest city or town in Murray County, with about 4,874 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Murray County?
- Murray County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 73030, 73032, 73086.
- What is the population of Murray County, OK?
- About 13,753 people live in Murray County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Murray County?
- Murray County borders Carter County, Pontotoc County, Garvin County, Johnston County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023