Murtaugh Bridge · Library of Congress
Murtaugh’s story
Murtaugh in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
MurtaughID
A town of 129. A regional job hub with 101 jobs.
Population
129
residents
Typical home
$490K
+6.6% in a year
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
30.2
years
Jobs based here
101
A job hub
What makes Murtaugh stand out
The 2 things Murtaugh does most differently from other towns.
Small town
129 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Murtaugh’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →50°
Clear
H 78° · L 49°
Local news
All →- Dietrich vs Murtaugh - Girls Middle School Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Murtaugh vs Valley - Boys Varsity Football 09/26/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- RRHS vs Murtaugh - Boys Varsity Football 09/18/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 18
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Murtaugh. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Murtaugh
Most working residents leave Murtaugh for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Twin Falls (28%), Pocatello (6%) and Idaho Falls (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Murtaugh2%
Twin Falls28%
Pocatello6%
Idaho Falls6%
Shoshone4%
22 mi
median commute distance
101
jobs based in Murtaugh
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Murtaugh’s public schools outperform 81% of Idaho districts
The public schools Murtaugh’s kids attend outperform 81% of Idaho’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murtaugh Schools | PK–12 | 388 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ID on state testsAll 1 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with wildfire at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireInland floodingHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Murtaugh has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring35–61°
Summer53–85°
Fall35–63°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Murtaugh is
Murtaugh beats the Idaho average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
32 measures vs. Idaho
6 better16 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Murtaugh | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5% | 6.2% |
| More uninsured adults | 16.4% | 10.7% |
St. Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center
16.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Murtaugh home is worth about $490K
The typical Murtaugh home is worth about $490,000, up 6.6% in a year, close to the Idaho typical home.
$490KZillow home value
Typical home value
Murtaugh$490K
Idaho$479K
+6.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A job hub
Every workday, about 100 people come to Murtaugh for work
Where Murtaugh’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
101jobs based in Murtaugh
2%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Murtaugh
City in Idaho, United States
Murtaugh is a city in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Murtaugh had a population of 114. It is part of the Twin Falls, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 114
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,085 ft
- ZIP code
- 83344
- Area code
- 208
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