Murphy : North carolina

What Murphy is like for active adults

Murphy and the surrounding area is a great place for a second home or retirement. The town is small and quaint. There are several good restaurants and many shops. The climate is mild and the scenery is breathtaking. Mountains, lakes (several large ones), streams, heavily wooded. It's pretty inexpensive, especially land and homes. It's about the cheapest mountain community in North Carolina. The people are very friendly and the community is small and tight-knit. There are probably more retirees than locals at this point.

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What is special about this retirement community

The people and the landscape (mountains, streams, farms, pastures). Very close to John C. Campbell Folk School - www.folkschool.com.

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What is not special about this retirement community

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Everyone is very friendly (they all wave to you). The atmosphere is relaxed and outdoors oriented.

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Local economy is driven by

Construction and serving the non-resident community.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Rolling hills and mountains up to 3,500 feet. Lots of streams and creeks and several large lakes nearby.

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Cultural environment

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Medical facilities

Murphy Medical Center is a local hospital.

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Transportation

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Valuable Links

Folk School
Custom Homes
Cherokee NC County Gov
Cherokee County Chamber
Retire in North Carolina
Practical articles about retirement

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Facts about MURPHY

State: NC
Environment: Rural,Mountains,Lake,Small Town,
City Population: Less than 10,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
Cost of Living Index:
Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
State Sales Tax:
State Income Tax:
Name of the Guide: Bill Berg

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