About Murphy
Murphy, MO is a small unincorporated community located in eastern Missouri.
Murphy holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.86 square miles.
📰 Murphy News Today
- Dorothea Jane Murphy Obituary Jun 21, 2026 newcomerstlouis.com · Jun 21
- State Legislator of the Month, January 2026: Missouri Rep. Jim Murphy American Legislative Exchange Council · Jan 31
- Tonya Thuan Murphy -Northland 05.05.2026 Meyers Funeral Chapel Kansas City MO · May 5
- Janet Sue (Pfaff) Murphy (March 22, 1940 - July 23, 2026) - Travis-Noe Funeral Home Travis-Noe Funeral Home · Jul 23
- Archbishop’s call helps sink oversight changes to Missouri private school voucher program Missouri Independent · May 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Murphy Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Murphy — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Murphy
📍 Hawkins Bend📍 Hawkins Corners📍 Hawkins Meadow📍 Newport Landing📍 Paulina Hills📍 San Luis Hills📍 San Luis Trails📍 Summer Chase📍 Summit View
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Murphy
- Que Pasa — mexican
- The Pasta House Co. Italian Restaurant — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Creepyworld · Theme park
- WOW! Entertainment · Theme park
- Pink Elephant · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area3.86 sq mi
Coordinates38.4921, -90.4859