Murphy Missouri Map

About Murphy, Missouri

Murphy is a locality in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,285. The population density is 856.1 people per km². Murphy is located at 38.4903°N, 90.4871°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63049.

Murphy lies cradled in the rolling hills of Jefferson County, a place where the verdant Missouri landscape unfolds with a quiet, persistent beauty. It lies 7.8 miles south-west of Kirkwood, MO (from Kirkwood, MO: bearing 214°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west of Oakville. The terrain here is a tapestry of woodlands and open fields, punctuated by the gentle, meandering curves of small creeks that whisper their way through the land. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, slants through the mature oak and hickory trees, casting long, dancing shadows that lend a dappled, almost dreamlike quality to the undergrowth. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the living, breathing ecosystem that surrounds Murphy. The history of Murphy is intertwined with the rich mineral veins that once pulsed beneath this soil, a legacy of mining that shaped the early economy and the very character of the settlement. Though the pickaxes are long silent, the echoes of those industrious days can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the resilient spirit of its inhabitants. The local economy today draws sustenance from a blend of agriculture, small businesses, and the steady hum of commuters heading to larger employment centers, a testament to Murphy's enduring adaptability. The nearby Meramec River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, offers a more leisurely rhythm, a place for quiet contemplation or the simple joy of a summer afternoon spent by its banks, a constant, soothing presence for Murphy.

About This Murphy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Murphy, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.490332, -90.487066. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Murphy and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Murphy includes the ZIP code (63026), telephone area code (314), county seat of Jefferson County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Northwest R-I School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Murphy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.