At a Glance
Median Income
$79,800
$42,215 per capita
Median Rent
$554/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
11.7% smoking rate
How Morenci Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morenci's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morenci a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morenci residents earn a median household income of $79,800 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,215. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Education
33.6% of adults in Morenci hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morenci has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,514
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,628/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans0.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,800
Per Capita$42,215
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$554
Ownership4.0%
Zillow$277,261
Housing Units766
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain17.0 in/yr
Elevation4,268 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute8 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Morenci was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.