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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 · estimate
60
Female Safety
63
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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