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.
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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: 16,440Number 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
66°F (Feels like 66°F)
Last update: 7/6/09 3:03 AM EDT
Humidity: 94%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 64°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.90in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: calm From: Airport Conditions
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Low
Low: 64°F
Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Monday
Jul 6
T-Storms
High: 83°F
Low: 61°F
Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Tuesday
Jul 7
Scattered T-Storms
High: 86°F
Low: 62°F
Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Wednesday
Jul 8
Partly Cloudy
High: 86°F
Low: 62°F
Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
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Posted June 05, 2009
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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.
Posted August 22, 2008
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