Murchison, Texas
Quick Statistics
Murchison is a community in Henderson County, Texas, home to about 568 people spread across 1.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $23,092 a year, and a typical home is worth about $162,500. About 22.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 79.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Murchison ranks number 1,228 of 1,795 in population, number 989 in median household income, number 836 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Murchison typically top out near 94°F in July, while January nights average about 35°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Athens, TX | 6.6 mi. | 13,200 |
| 2. | Callender Lake, TX | 6.9 mi. | 744 |
| 3. | Brownsboro, TX | 8.5 mi. | 1,658 |
| 4. | Edom, TX | 11.0 mi. | 315 |
| 5. | Moore Station, TX | 12.3 mi. | 155 |
| 6. | Eustace, TX | 15.2 mi. | 1,039 |
| 7. | Log Cabin, TX | 16.0 mi. | 998 |
| 8. | Poynor, TX | 16.6 mi. | 467 |
What is the population of Murchison, Texas?
Murchison has a population of about 568 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Murchison, Texas in?
Murchison is located in Henderson County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Murchison, Texas?
The median home value in Murchison is about $162,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Murchison, Texas?
The median personal income in Murchison is about $23,092 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Murchison, Texas?
Since 1950, 38 tornadoes have been recorded in Henderson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Murchison, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 94 degrees and January lows about 35 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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