Murray
A community guide to Murray in Kentucky, the United States.
- Population
- 17,307 residents
- Region
- Kentucky
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 36.6103, -88.3148
Overview
Murray is a populated place in Kentucky, the United States. The community supports 17,307 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Kentucky. Its position within the broader regional network gives Murray a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Murray sits at approximate coordinates 36.6103 latitude and -88.3148 longitude within Kentucky. The terrain and natural features around Murray reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Kentucky road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Murray offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Kentucky: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Murray's residents. Visitors passing through Murray encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Murray typically involves the regional road network of Kentucky or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Murray to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Kentucky. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Murray.