Fort Morgan, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Morgan County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,521 Population 2,153/sq mi density
$59,121 Median Income $27,231 per capita
$259,900 Home Value $329,227 Zillow
$1,074 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
285 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,121 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$259,900 home value, $1,074/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Morgan, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,121
21% below
$27,231 per capita
Home Value
$259,900
8% below
Zillow: $329,227
Median Rent
$1,074/mo
8% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
2,040/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Fort Morgan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Morgan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
92%
Rent
92%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Morgan a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Morgan residents earn a median household income of $59,121 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,231. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Morgan is $259,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,227. Median rent is $1,074/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Fort Morgan reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,040/100K.

Education

18.4% of adults in Fort Morgan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Morgan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,521
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density2,153/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born18.2%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,121
Per Capita$27,231
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$2,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A
Home Value$259,900
Rent$1,074
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$329,227
Housing Units4,509
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property2,040/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,510/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
Elevation4,316 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Morgan was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
18.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.