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Murphysboro
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Murphysboro is a welcoming small city in southern Illinois known for its friendly community, classic American architecture, and proximity to natural attractions like Kinkaid Lake. The city offers a unique blend of historic downtown charm and access to outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
7,093
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.76°, -89.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
63
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$1,793
Local Cost
$1,038
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
13.4°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-21.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1150 mm
Internet Speed
253 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
MDH
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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