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Murray
City in Kentucky, United States
Overview
Murray, Kentucky is a welcoming college town set amid rolling hills and forests, known for its tight-knit community and proximity to natural attractions like Kentucky Lake. The city offers a blend of historic charm and modern convenience, anchored by Murray State University and a lively downtown scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
50,637
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.61°, -88.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,945
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
14.9°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
3.1°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1309 mm
Internet Speed
431 Mbps
Upload
181 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CEY
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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 70/100.
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