CallataGuidesMurray, KY business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Murray, KY micropolitan area.
- Population
- 38,9752024 est.
- Establishments
- 906CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Murray, KY micropolitan area
The Murray, KY micropolitan area covers 1 county in Kentucky and had 38,975 residents in July 2024, up 3.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 716th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 715th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Calloway County, KY | 38,975 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Murray, KY
County Business Patterns counted 906 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 13,709 people in mid-March with $548.1 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.1 employees per establishment. 52.7% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (155), health care and social assistance (111), and construction (101).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 155 | 1,952 | $59,526,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 111 | 1,965 | $101,257,000 |
| Construction (23) | 101 | 682 | $33,201,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 97 | 472 | $10,098,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 91 | 1,900 | $30,880,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 65 | 433 | $23,318,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 60 | 454 | $28,408,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 41 | 312 | $9,834,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 40 | 340 | $10,280,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 34 | 2,027 | $76,834,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 32 | 415 | $26,422,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 30 | 2,308 | $115,917,000 |
| Information (51) | 16 | 184 | $9,034,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 10 | 54 | $1,321,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 8 | 159 (high noise) | $8,834,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 8 | 47 | $2,549,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 1 | $145,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Murray, KY's businesses compare
Murray, KY has 23.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 5.4% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.1 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $39,978 (41.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.7% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.4% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 476 | 52.7% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 172 | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 130 | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 94 | 10.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 31 | 3.4% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Murray, KY
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 55 have a published Census count in Murray, KY. The largest are limited-service restaurants (32), full-service restaurants (27), and law offices (20). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 28.2 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 32 | 777 | 24.3 |
| Full-service restaurants | 27 | 644 | 23.9 |
| Law offices | 20 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 20 | 61 | 3.0 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 18 | 94 | 5.2 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 18 | 24 | 1.3 |
| Landscaping services | 14 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 12 | 124 | 10.3 |
| Physician practices | 11 | 41 | 3.7 |
| Site preparation contractors | 11 | 89 | 8.1 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 10 | 106 | 10.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 10 | 38 | 3.8 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 9 | 26 | 2.9 |
| Roofing contractors | 9 | 105 | 11.7 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | 155 | 17.2 |
| Child day care services | 9 | 109 | 12.1 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 8 | 60 | 7.5 |
| Home health care agencies | 7 | 26 | 3.7 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 7 | 40 | 5.7 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 7 | 16 | 2.3 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 7 | 16 | 2.3 |
| Chiropractic offices | 6 | 21 | 3.5 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 6 | 94 | 15.7 |
| Masonry contractors | 6 | 89 | 14.8 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Murray, KY area
The area's named cities and towns have 20 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 270 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 20 | 100% | Eastern and Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray, KY | 18,567 | 270 | 18 |
Phone costs for a typical Murray, KY business
The comparison below uses 15 users, the rounded average establishment size in Murray, KY. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $374.25 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $450.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Murray, KY
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Murray, KY is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Murray, KY?
270, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Murray, KY area?
906 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Murray, KY?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).