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Morgan City, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Assumption Parish County
Morgan City, LA
At a Glance
How Morgan City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morgan City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Morgan City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Morgan City residents earn a median household income of $56,729 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,452. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morgan City is $146,100 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,827. Median rent is $861/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Morgan City reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,386/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Morgan City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morgan City has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.