Murtaugh, Idaho

About Murtaugh

Murtaugh, ID is a tiny community located in southern Idaho with an estimated population of 123.

Officially, Murtaugh is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 535 residents per square mile.

📰 Murtaugh News Today

• Murtaugh High School (ID) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 14
• Fire at Murtaugh salvage yard under control KMVT · Jul 21
• Kenneth Neil Warr Obituary Apr 30, 2017 Wilks Funeral Homes · Jun 29
• Dry Creek Bridge, Milner Dam set to receive nearly $21 million in federal infrastructure funding kivitv.com · Jun 9
• Crews respond to multiple fires throughout southwest Idaho KTVB · May 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Murtaugh Unique

• The only place in America named Murtaugh — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.23 sq mi.
• Positioned in southern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Murtaugh

• Milner Historical Recreation Area reviews ★
• Murtaugh Lake County Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Murtaugh

• MURTAUGH SCHOOLS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

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