Murphysboro: place facts for a kitchen trailer rental
Murphysboro, Illinois, has a population of about 7,768 and sits in Jackson County. 1 2 Murphysboro is about 296 straight-line miles from Chicago, the nearest of our ten hub cities, which sets its delivery distance in our price estimates. The nearest NOAA climate station in our file, Festus, is about 66 miles away.
Around Murphysboro, the nearest places of 10,000 or more people (GeoNames) are Carbondale (about 26,399 people, 7 miles east), Herrin (about 12,910 people, 17 miles east), Marion (about 17,803 people, 22 miles east), and Jackson, MO (about 14,869 people, 32 miles southwest). Larger places like these usually have the hotels, restaurants and hospitals that a Murphysboro crew relies on.
Population and county come from the sources listed below. Records from nearby cities and counties are shown with their distance. Any rental use described is our inference, not a booked order.
Rental scenarios in Murphysboro
Contractors in Murphysboro choose a portable kitchen trailer when onsite construction runs long, since a construction site lunch run can cost an hour a day.
Onsite construction near Murphysboro
Murphysboro is a larger small town, and a large onsite construction crew can outnumber what its restaurants serve in a day. A portable kitchen trailer parked at the construction site solves lunch, with a shower trailer for longer jobs.
Where a Murphysboro crew stays and eats
With Carbondale about 7 miles east, a Murphysboro project has nearby lodging but a long lunch break. Renting a kitchen, cold storage and restrooms for the onsite construction crew keeps people on the job.
Storm and disaster response in the Murphysboro area
Neighboring Jefferson County has a record for Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Wildfires (DR-4867-MO) (2025-03-14). A storm like that reaches Murphysboro too, and recovery crews staging there need meals, cold storage and sanitation.
School and campus kitchens near Murphysboro
Schools around Murphysboro, such as Belleville High School-East in St. Clair County, schedule kitchen work for summer. A mobile commercial kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer cover the gap.
Weather planning for Murphysboro
The nearest NOAA station (66 miles away) shows 22.3°F January nights, so a Murphysboro job should ask for winterized equipment, heated water lines and a snow plan before delivery.
Murphysboro institutions that depend on foodservice
Belleville High School-East
2555 West Blvd, Belleville, IL 62221. Public school (NCES 2024–2025). 3 Listed in St. Clair County, about 58 miles from Murphysboro.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Schools in Murphysboro, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): If school meal preparation is interrupted by repairs or an equipment failure, assess a temporary kitchen or delivered-meal support setup. Matching equipment for Murphysboro: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these schools sources for Murphysboro
The directory proves a named school location. It does not establish an outage, cafeteria capacity, planned work, a rental order, or a customer relationship. Murphysboro: The named local site or situation is documented. An actual rental, active breakdown, current procurement, or customer relationship is not established. Date meaning: School-year directory record, not renovation dates.
What has happened in Murphysboro: sourced records
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Wildfires (DR-4867-MO)
Jefferson County: severe storm, incident 2025-03-14 to 2025-03-15, declared 2025-05-21. 4 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Jefferson County page, about 74 miles from Murphysboro.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Generators and Water Supply
Public Water Supply District #2 of Jefferson County. Worksheet 573, disaster 4317, B - Emergency Protective Measures; obligated 2018-01-26. 5 Recorded for Jefferson County, about 74 miles from Murphysboro.
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Disaster declarations in Murphysboro, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): This documented county-area incident is a basis for continuity and response planning. Determine current authorized feeding, cold-storage and sanitation needs before mobilizing. Matching equipment for Murphysboro: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these disaster declarations sources for Murphysboro
A designated county/area can include unaffected places. No city-specific damage, customer order, supplier deployment or current emergency is asserted. Date meaning: Incident start/end in OpenFEMA; declaration date is stated in the fact.
Funded repair projects in Murphysboro, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named response or repair project provides a real operational context. Confirm whether its scope includes foodservice disruption or crew-welfare equipment before proposing rentals. Matching equipment for Murphysboro: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these funded repair projects sources for Murphysboro
The source records a funding transaction, which may be an amendment or reimbursement for completed work. It does not prove an active construction site, an available contract, a rental order, a total project cost, or vendor selection. Date meaning: Grant obligation transaction date; not construction start or completion.
Historic and outdoor sites in Murphysboro
Blair Historic District
Parts of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, A, B, High, Illinois, Main & Washington Sts., Belleville. National Register, listed 2015-08-18. 6 Listed in St. Clair County, about 58 miles from Murphysboro.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Historic landmarks in Murphysboro, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Use this named site as a local orientation reference. If authorized restoration work or an event is confirmed, assess crew feeding and sanitation separately. Matching equipment for Murphysboro: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these historic landmarks sources for Murphysboro
A historic listing does not prove current operations, public access, event permission, active industrial or military use, renovation work or a rental transaction. Archival records can contain historical photographs. Date meaning: National Register listing date; not a current project date.
Murphysboro climate and seasonal equipment planning
Climate normals: Festus station
January mean low 22.3°F, July mean high 88.4°F, 43.57 inches of precipitation a year (1991–2020 normals). 7 This station is about 66 miles from Murphysboro, so treat it as a regional proxy.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Climate records in Murphysboro, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Below-freezing winter normals support planning for insulated water lines and freeze protection. Warm-season normals support checking refrigeration capacity, shade and backup power. Confirm actual site conditions and expected temperatures for the rental dates. Matching equipment for Murphysboro: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, restroom trailer.
Limits of these climate records sources for Murphysboro
Monthly normal minima/maxima are averages, not record extremes. Annual precipitation is the sum of 12 monthly normals. A nearest station can differ from the site in elevation and exposure; it does not establish current demand. Date meaning: 30-year station climate normal; not a forecast or an event date.
Sources for the records above (research file checked October 29, 2026):
- Murphysboro, Illinois, Murphysboro: GeoNames: Murphysboro, Illinois: GeoNames place record (published or updated gazetteer data, population as listed). ↩
- Jackson County: U.S. Census Bureau: Cartographic boundary files: counties (as published in us-atlas) (published or updated county boundaries). ↩
- Belleville High School-East, Murphysboro: U.S. Department of Education / NCES: EDGE Public School Locations 2024–2025, additional source. ↩
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Wildfires (DR-4867-MO): FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Generators and Water Supply, Murphysboro: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Public Assistance Grant Award Activities v2, additional source. ↩
- Blair Historic District: National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places: Listed properties through May 22, 2026, additional source (published or updated 2026-05-22). ↩
- Climate normals: Festus station, Murphysboro: NOAA / National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, monthly station data, additional source (published or updated 2023-04-04 dataset revision). ↩
Mobile commercial kitchen trailer rentals and eight more services rentals in Murphysboro
Murphysboro trailer rental questions
Could a storm like Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Wildfires (DR-4867-MO) affect meals in Murphysboro?
It is in the records for Jefferson County (2025-03-14). Call (888) 385-5513 with your dates for availability.
How cold or hot does Murphysboro get?
The nearest NOAA station shows 22.3°F January nights and 88.4°F July afternoons. These are averages, not forecasts.
Can you deliver a kitchen trailer to a town of 7,768 like Murphysboro?
Yes. The nearest city of 100,000 or more in our data is St. Louis, about 76 straight-line miles away. We confirm delivery time to Murphysboro by phone.
Do you rent shower and laundry trailers near Murphysboro?
Yes. Shower trailers, shower and restroom combination trailers and laundry trailers can be delivered to Murphysboro with a kitchen, or on their own, for crews at a construction site or camp.
Estimated trailer rental prices in Murphysboro
Budgeting a Portable Kitchen Trailer rental in Murphysboro? The table below shows estimated starting prices for each trailer type and rental period, calculated for Murphysboro.
Estimated starting prices by service and rental period| Trailer | 1 to 6 days | 15 days to 1 month | 3 months or more |
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| Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rental in Murphysboro, IL24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,525 | from $5,525 | from $5,525 |
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| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,525 | from $5,525 | from $5,525 |
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| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,435 | from $2,095 | from $2,205 |
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| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in Murphysboro, IL13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,315 | from $4,420 | from $2,760 |
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| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,420 | from $5,525 | from $4,420 |
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| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,420 | from $5,525 | from $4,420 |
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| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in Murphysboro, IL20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,315 | from $3,865 | from $2,430 |
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| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing |
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Estimated for Murphysboro, IL: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a above regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (296 miles to Chicago, the nearest of the ten largest US cities).
Disclaimer: Prices are estimates only. They vary by trailer size, rental duration, delivery distance, setup, permits, and availability, and they are not a quote. Call (888) 385-5513 for an exact quote.
Other places we serve near Murphysboro
Planning around Murphysboro? Customers there often compare nearby delivery areas, so here are 24 locations close to Murphysboro where we also rent portable kitchen trailers: Illinois, Ina, IL, Red Bud, IL, Cairo, IL, Carlyle, IL, Carmi, IL, Flora, IL, Jerseyville, IL, Lawrenceville, IL, Pana, IL, St. Clair County, IL, Madison County, IL, Springfield, IL, Champaign, IL, Champaign County, IL, Bloomington, IL, Peoria, IL, Will County, IL, Joliet, IL, Aurora, IL, Naperville, IL, DuPage County, IL, Kane County, IL, Cook County, IL.
Projects just outside Murphysboro often need a mobile commercial kitchen trailer too. Nearby places include De Soto (7 mi), Carbondale (7 mi), Cambria (12 mi), Carterville (14 mi), Royalton (14 mi), Crainville (15 mi), Cobden (17 mi), Energy (17 mi), Herrin (17 mi), Du Quoin (18 mi), Zeigler (18 mi), Christopher (21 mi), Anna (22 mi), Jonesboro (22 mi), Pinckneyville (22 mi).
More communities around Murphysboro where crews, schools and facilities call for a portable kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer or an emergency refrigeration trailer: Marion, Johnston City, West Frankfort, Steeleville, Goreville, Sesser, Benton, Chester, Perryville, MO, Sparta, Jackson, MO, Cape Girardeau, MO, Vienna, Ina, Carrier Mills. Distances are straight-line estimates from the center of Murphysboro.
Rental facts for Murphysboro
- Hours
- 24/7 Emergency Line, 24x7
- Rental periods
- 1 week and monthly; long-term leases available
- Setup time
- Kitchens and dishwashing about 5 hours; other units about 1 hour; ramps add 4 to 6 hours
- GPS tracking
- Possible on request
- Delivery time to Murphysboro
- Confirmed by phone
- Customers
- Commercial and industrial
Why Choose Mobile Kitchen 123
Murphysboro operators ask for three things: a fast answer, the right trailer, and a clear path to a quote. Here is how Mobile Kitchen 123 provides them.
- Accelerated DeploymentDelivery time to Murphysboro is confirmed on your call, and setup is about 1 to 5 hours once the trailer is on its pad.
- 24/7 Emergency ServiceCall (888) 385-5513 any hour to report a failed kitchen or walk-in cooler in Murphysboro.
- End-to-End Project SupportWe match the trailer to your Murphysboro menu or crew, review power and water, and supply equipment lists for plan review.
- Flexible Rental SolutionsRental periods are 1 week and monthly, with long-term leases for renovations and camps.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial EquipmentCommercial ranges, ovens, dishmachines, walk-in refrigeration and hot-water systems on institutional-grade trailers.
- Experienced Logistics CoordinationDelivery, placement, ramps or stairs, and pickup are coordinated with your Murphysboro site contact.
Why Clients Trust Us
Commercial and industrial customers call Mobile Kitchen 123 when schedules do not allow for waiting: a 24/7 Emergency Line, delivery coordination across the United States, and trailers matched to construction, renovation and emergency work. No reviews are shown here because none have been supplied for publication.