Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Morenci is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,149. Residents earn $58,438 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Morenci 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, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Morenci offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Morenci is $58,438, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Morenci is $93,800, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Morenci is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 818 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Morenci experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 32.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,438 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,911 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,099 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,891 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,138 |
| County GDP | $2,612M |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 142 |
| Manufacturing | 90 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,385 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.67% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $93,800 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $168,461 |
| Median List Price | $99,000 |
| Median List Price | $99,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $38 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $732 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,385 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.67% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 30.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,021/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Total Violent | 90.9/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 90.9/100K |
| Total Property | 817.8/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 227.2/100K |
| Theft | 590.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7227°N, 84.2168°W |
| County FIPS | 39051 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.6% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Retail Stores | 142 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |