Murphysboro, IL
1 neighborhoods · 14,198 residents · Illinois
C+
56/100
63
Safety Score
58
Affordability
$52K
Median Income
$114K
Median Home Value
Is Murphysboro, IL a Good Place to Live?
Murphysboro receives an overall livability grade of C+ (56/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Illinois. Safety scores B (63/100). Affordability scores C+ (58/100) with a median household income of $51,648 and median home values around $113,500.
About 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 8.9%. 63% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 40.
$765
Median Rent/mo
25%
College Educated
8.9%
Unemployment
63%
Owner-Occupied
40
Median Age
14,198
Population
1
Zip Codes
Jackson
County
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Neighborhoods in Murphysboro
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62966Jackson Co. | 56 C+ | 63 | 58 | $52K | $114K | 14,198 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.