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

• Friday Night Blitz Week Seven: Oakley picks up fourth win of the season after defeating Murtaugh KMVT · Oct 9
• Jane D Toupin Obituary Jan 9, 2019 Wilks Funeral Homes · Jun 21
• Murtaugh vs Away - Girls Middle School Volleyball 10/08/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 2
• Murtaugh, ID Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 31
• John Michael Kloer Obituary (2026) - Murtaugh, ID - Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home Legacy | Obituary · Sep 18

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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.

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