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Fort Morgan, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Morgan County County
Fort Morgan, CO
At a Glance
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)
Is Fort Morgan a Good Place to Live?
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 4.1% (14% 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 $321,904. 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 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,387/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.