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Murphy, ID

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Population
170
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
2,797 ft
Median Home Value
$317,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,116
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Murphy

Located about 25 miles south of Nampa, Murphy is the quiet county seat of Owyhee County and one of the smallest government hubs in the state. With fewer than 200 residents, the town got its start in the late 1800s as the end of the line for a railroad built to supply nearby silver and gold mines. When the mining boom slowed down, the rail line stayed, and county voters moved the county seat down from Silver City in 1934 to better serve local ranchers and farmers.

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Today, Murphy centers around its 1930s courthouse and the Owyhee County Historical Museum, which brings together pioneer artifacts and hosts popular local gatherings like Outpost Days. Everyday life is peaceful, unhurried, and set against vast stretches of open sagebrush. Residents make the quick drive into Nampa or Boise for groceries and medical care, while enjoying mountain views, backcountry trail access, and a close-knit rural community at home.

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