Why visit Murphy
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 90 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include B&B Theaters Wylie 12 at Woodbridge Center, Southfork Ranch, First Baptist Church of Murphy and Pecan Hollow Golf Course.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Murphy
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Murphy
Murphy is a suburban city in Collin County, Texas, United States. The 2020 census reported the population as 21,013 compared to 3,099 in 2000. Murphy is located northeast of Dallas and has a history that goes back to the late 1800s.
From the Wikipedia article Murphy, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks9
Southfork Ranch
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
Conference and event center located in Parker, Texas, U.S.
3700 Hogge Dr., Parker
Timber Preserve Placard
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
324 Pine Top Drive, Murphy
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes90
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.0 mi
2592 FM 544, Wylie
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-22:00
MO'S TO GO
Restaurant · Mexican, Italian, Casual · 2.2 mi
4251 East Renner Road, Richardson
Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
2817 FM 544, Wylie
Su-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00
78 more on the map.
History
Attracted by the offer of land grants from the Peters colony, the first settlers of the community arrived in the area in 1846. The original townsite, located on land owned by C. A. McMillen, was first called "Old Decator," after McMillen's hometown.
From the History section of Murphy, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Healthcare9
NiteHawk Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
2640 West FM 544, Wylie
Map of Murphy
220 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 38°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lavon Dam (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Collin County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Addison Airport (ADS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Richardson 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Garland 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Allen 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Plano 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Fairview 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- McKinney 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Fate 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Addison 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Frisco 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Dallas 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McMillen High School Entrance, Thomashdang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SouthForkFront, Sf46 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Tom Kimbrough Stadium front building - July 2026, Ranch9613, CC0
- C.A. McMillen High School - July 2026, Ranch9613, CC0
- Acalypha ostryifolia, Maddcovv, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wylie, Slickmash, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS047-E-108514 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-35993 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-397 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS014-E-7931 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-35992 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-398 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Man sitting poolside, Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Man in Pool, Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Man sitting pool side, Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Man sitting pool side (80706), Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Man sitting pool side (79253), Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pool Side Man (85944), Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pool Side Man, Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tea Party, Dallas, Texas, July 4, 2009, David Leo Veksler, CC BY 2.0
- Parker, Texas, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Southfork Ranch, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
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