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, ...
- Murphy NC 28906
- Murphy NC 28906 - Promoting businesses in Murphy, NC and connecting willing buyers with willing sellers.
- 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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- NC teen runaways located
- However, both juveniles were reported as runaways out of Murphy, NC, the vehicle was reported stolen out of the same area and the license plate was reported ...
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- ... TX, Tony Kirby of Murphy, NC, Greg Nelson of Pompano Beach, FL and Trip Nelson of Suwanee, GA and her babies, Zeus and Izzy, her Yorkshire Terriers. ...
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- "What's happened to this community and all the way up to Murphy (NC) is an abomination," said retired teacher David Beckler. "I know people that get up at ...
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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
37°F (Feels like 33°F)
Last update: 12/5/09 6:21 AM EST
Humidity: 93%Visibility: 7.0 mi
Dew Point: 36°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.95in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 6mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Light Rain
High: 40°F
Low: 23°F
Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Sunday
Dec 6
AM Snow
High: 49°F
Low: 30°F
Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Monday
Dec 7
Partly Cloudy
High: 52°F
Low: 37°F
Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Tuesday
Dec 8
Few Showers
High: 54°F
Low: 48°F
Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
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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.
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