Morehouse, MO

Missouri

Morehouse is a small town in Missouri with a population of 751. Residents earn $32,250 per year, which is 57% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
751 Population 939/sq mi density
$32,250 Median Income $20,232 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $67,490 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,250 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $550/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $32,250
57% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,000
79% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $550
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.7%
6% lower than US avg

How Morehouse Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population751
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density939/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$32,250
Per Capita$20,232
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty11.7%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$550
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$67,490
Housing Units453
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property324/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary108/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Uninsured11.1%
Smoking21.2%
Depression28.3%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband75.9%

Is Morehouse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morehouse receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Morehouse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Morehouse is $32,250, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morehouse is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $550 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Morehouse is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 324 per 100,000, 83% below the national average.

Education

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Morehouse has a population of 751 with a density of 939 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.6%), with 4.4% Hispanic.

Population

751
Total Population
939
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Morehouse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Morehouse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morehouse is $32,250, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Morehouse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,250
57% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,232

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.7%
6% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.4 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Morehouse is $60,000, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $550 (53% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $67,490.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$67,490

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$550
53% below US avg
Rent Burden29.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.1%
Housing Units453
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

In Morehouse, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.1% of residents lack health insurance. 21.2% are current smokers. 28.3% report depression. 34.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Morehouse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
27% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure35.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD9.5%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.2%
51% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity34.3%
Depression28.3%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress16.4%
Short Sleep40.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate75.4%
Uninsured11.1%
29% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.5%
Dental Visits53.7%

Food & Exercise

Morehouse has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 324 per 100,000 (83% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Morehouse vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property324.3/100K
83% below US avg
Burglary108.1/100K
Theft216.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 75.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.4%
87% below US avg
High School+74.1%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density939/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.9%

Safety & Disasters

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.4 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%

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