Murfreesboro, TN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 87,308 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
This city is to the southeast of Nashville, along the Stones River.
Cultural Attractions
Middle Tennessee State University and Tennessee Technology Center are in Murfreesboro.
Recreation
Residents can play on the six golf courses in the area.
Historical
In 1818, the Tennessee state legislature named Murfreesboro the state capital; it would remain as such until 1826, when Nashville replaced it.
Economy
Local companies manufacture electrical equipment, cedar products, and hospital supplies.
| Population [details] | 87,308 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 74.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 400.97 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 32.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 45.66 °F/26.16 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 89.24 °F/68.27 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 46.47 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 50 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.55 |
| State sales tax | 7.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Nashville-Davidson (22.57 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL (24.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness, Sporting events |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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