Murray, Kentucky

About Murray

Set in the southwestern part of Kentucky, Murray is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 18,567.

Officially, Murray is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,588 residents per square mile.

📰 Murray News Today

• Murray PD investigating shooting; suspect in custody KFVS12 · Aug 17
• Mr. Anthony Don "Tony" Hendon West Kentucky Star · Aug 18
• Murray PD: One person injured, suspect in custody after shooting WPSD Local 6 · Aug 17
• Racers Set to Host Missouri in 2026 Home Opener Murray State University Athletics · Aug 15
• Shooting investigation in Murray, Ky. KFVS12 · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Murray Unique

• A top-25 city in Kentucky by population (#23 of 418 incorporated places).
• One of 5 places in the US named Murray — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,567.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Murray

• Applebee's — american
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• 5th & Main Coffees — coffee shop (café)
• 7 Brew Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Bad Bob's — barbecue
• Baldy's Grill — pizza
• Cracker Barrel — american
• Don Sol Mexican Grill — mexican
• Dumplin's of Murray
• Fruita Bowls

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Wrather West Kentucky Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Murray

• Doran Arboretrum reviews ★
• Bee Creek reviews ★
• Central Park reviews ★
• Chestnut Park reviews ★
• Murray State Intramural Fields reviews ★
• Woods Park reviews ★
• Zen Garden reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Murray

• Calloway County Alternative Program
• Calloway County Day Treatment
• Calloway County High School
• Calloway County Middle School
• Calloway County Preschool Center
• East Calloway Elementary School
• Murray Elementary School
• Murray High School
• Murray Middle School
• Murray Preschool Head Start
• Murray/Calloway County Area Tech Center
• North Calloway Elementary School
• Southwest Calloway Elementary School

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Murray-Calloway County Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Murray

🏘️ Nearby Communities