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Morenci, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Fulton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,149 Population 1,014/sq mi density
$58,438 Median Income $25,911 per capita
$93,800 Home Value $168,461 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
419 Violent Crime/100K 885 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
419 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
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: $168,461
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
419/100K
10% above
885/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
42%
Crime
110%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morenci a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 1.5% (58% 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 $168,461. 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 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 885/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,149
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$25,911
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,612M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent$732
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$168,461
Housing Units902
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

F
Violent419/100K
Property885/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault326/100K
Burglary280/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.