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Murphysboro, IL

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Population
6,977
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
419 ft
Median Home Value
$85,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$697/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,154
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Murphysboro in context.

OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityCarbondale, Illinois6.7 miles away · 21,811 residents.

About Murphysboro

Murphysboro is a city and the county seat of Jackson County, Illinois, situated within the Metro Lakeland area along the Big Muddy River. Famously hosting the annual Apple Festival after Labor Day and the Oak Street Art Fair, the residential community of approximately 6,735 is served by Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+99.3rating

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