MurrayvilleIL
A town of 546, settled in 1863.
Is Murrayville a good place to live?
23% of residents live below the poverty line in Murrayville, above both the Illinois town median (8.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 769 Illinois towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Murrayville. Murrayville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
546 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Murrayville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Murrayville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Murrayville.
Murrayville’s typical home value is about $142K
The typical Murrayville home is worth about $142,000, up 2.9% in a year, 52% below the Illinois typical home. At $875 a month, Murrayville’s median rent is against $1,129 a month in Illinois’ towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
| Murrayville | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $875 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 80% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The schools Murrayville’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Jacksonville SD 117. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrayville-Woodson Elem SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 109 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Murrayville has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Murrayville for work: only 0% work in town. The median household income in Murrayville is $47,000. The top destinations are Jacksonville (33%), Springfield (21%) and South Jacksonville (3%).
| Murrayville | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Murrayville, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Murrayville has chilly winters and warm summers. Murrayville’s July high is 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Murrayville is
Murrayville beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 18% of adults binge drink in Murrayville.
| Murrayville | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Murrayville | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Murrayville faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Murrayville Community Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Murrayville
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Murrayville
About 1 of every 100 Murrayville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Murrayville for work
Where Murrayville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Murrayville
Village in Illinois, United States
Murrayville is a village in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 567 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 692 ft
- ZIP code
- 62668
Questions about Murrayville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Murrayville, IL a good place to live?
Murrayville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.