About Murray
Murray, IA is a tiny community located in southern Iowa, home to 609 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Murray is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.8 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 761 residents per square mile.
📰 Murray News Today
- 2026 Murray Jamboree - Osceola Sentinel-Tribune Osceola Sentinel-Tribune · Aug 13
- Terrence "Terry" Murray Cedar Memorial · Jun 20
- LeVurne Michael Murray obituaries.memorialservicesofiowa.com · May 13
- Shirley Murray Obituary May 10, 2026 - Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory · May 10
- Cubs Minor League Wrap: BJ Murray, Iowa edge Toledo, 5-4 bleedcubbieblue.com · Jul 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Murray Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Murray — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Murray
- Murray Roadside Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Murray
- Murray Elementary School
- Murray Jr/Sr High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)609
Rank in state#406 of 940
Land area0.8 sq mi
Density761/sq mi
Coordinates41.0413, -93.9488