Morenci, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Fulton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,149 Population 1,014/sq mi density
$58,438 Median Income $25,911 per capita
$93,800 Home Value $181,975 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $732/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Morenci, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,438
22% below
$25,911 per capita
Home Value
$93,800
67% below
Zillow: $181,975
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
33%
Rent
63%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morenci a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morenci residents earn a median household income of $58,438 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,911. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morenci is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,975. Median rent is $732/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Morenci reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 453/100K.

Education

9.6% of adults in Morenci hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morenci has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,149
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$25,911
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,612M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent$732
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$181,975
Housing Units902
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property453/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,021/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation769 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Morenci was founded in 1833.
The median home in Morenci was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.