Murphy, NC is a growing community with small town charm

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Ranked #1,281 in Local, #128,615 overall

Murphy, NC is the county seat of Cherokee County, the western-most county in North Carolina.

Depending upon which direction you're heading, Murphy is either the first or last town in the state.

Located in the southern Blue Ridge mountains, Murphy is located between some of the major cities of the area, including Chattanooga, TN; Atlanta, GA; Asheville, NC; and Knoxville, TN.

We have lots of outdoor recreation activities including fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, hiking, cycling, bird watching, and much more for anyone who loves the beauty and diversity of nature.

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A great place to live

Murphy, NC is a great place to raise a family in an area with friendly neighbors and scenic splendor. It is located about 50 miles from the nearest traffic jam.

If you can't live here, you can at least escape the city and destress while enjoying a few days of small town life.

More information about Murphy, NC 28906 

Cherokee County, NC
Cherokee County is located in the far southwest corner of North Carolina. We are about an hour's drive to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and about a two-hour's drive to Atlanta, Georgia; Knoxville, Tennessee; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Greenville, South Carolina; and Asheville, North Carolina.
Murphy, NC 28906
Depending upon which direction you are traveling, Murphy, NC is the first or last town in North Carolina. We are a small town located in the southern Appalachian mountains in Cherokee County, the most south-western county in the state. We are located about one hour from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Cherokee County North Carolina Website
Official site. Contains links to departments, services, board of commissioners and area information.
Cherokee County North Carolina Chamber of Commerce
The official Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce web site includes a calendar of events, vacation guide, maps, community and economic information, ...
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Murphy NC Business
MurphyNCBusiness.com provides information about businesses in the Murphy, NC area, and the people who own and manage them.
A Portal for Cherokee County, NC.
Information about Cherokee County, NC.

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Latest news about Murphy, NC 

Murphy, NC Man Arrested for Not Throwing Trash out his Car Window
Murphy, NC (IPP)- A Murphy, North Carolina man was arresrted today for not throwing trash out of his car window onto the road. Mark Rigdon of Murphy was ...
North Carolina rallies for greater Federal Reserve Transparency
... nationally recognized anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan, current NC Senate Candidate Mike Beitler (L), 9/12 Organizer from Murphy, NC, Dr. Dan Eichenbaum, ...
Bizology Now
Send questions and story leads to: PO Box 254, Murphy, NC 28906 or e-mail: JKChautin@aol.com. printable version e-mail this story.
Gresham Motorsports Park Reopens with 26th World Crown 300
Late Model Digest, PO Box 340, Murphy, NC 28906 www.LateModelDigest.net The latest issue features an interview with Tony Gresham, and we reprint it with ...

Murphy, NC Stats 

The population of 28906 is 16,440.

That's #6259 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

95% of the population is white, which is 21 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 28906 is $28,211, which is $1,487 less than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $90,800. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 15% from the typical value.

Men make up 48% of the population, and the typical age in this part of NC is 44.8.

Stats about: Murphy, NC

Population: 16,440
Number of Households: 9,504
Average House Value: $90,800
Average Income per Household: $28,211
Elevation: 1,580 ft

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Weather in Murphy, NC 

Current weather conditions in Murphy, NC (28906)

Local Pollen Reports

70°F (Feels like 70°F)

Last update: 11/16/09 12:21 PM EST

Humidity: 28%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 36°F
UV Index: 4 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.01in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 8mph From: Airport Conditions
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Today


Fair
High: 68°F
Low: 47°F
Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM

Tuesday
Nov 17 


Sunny
High: 64°F
Low: 45°F
Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM

Wednesday
Nov 18 


Few Showers
High: 58°F
Low: 43°F
Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM

Thursday
Nov 19 


Cloudy
High: 64°F
Low: 38°F
Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sunset: 5:28 PM

Murphy, NC in pictures 

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    mbgphoto mbgphoto Jun 14, 2009 @ 9:25 am
    Looks like a great area to live. Thanks for introducing me to Murphy!
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    johndilbeck johndilbeck Jun 5, 2009 @ 11:12 am
    Now that MurphyConnections.com is working the way I want, I decided it was time to add the RSS feeds for the latest activity and the latest forum discussions here.

    If you live in Murphy, NC or are interested in our small town in the mountains, come join us on MurphyConnections.com.

    Talking about Murphy is the nearest thing to being here.
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    johndilbeck johndilbeck Aug 22, 2008 @ 6:42 am
    Not only have I been to Murphy, I moved here for over twenty years ago. I love the area and the friends I've made here.

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