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Morgan City, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leflore County County
Morgan City, MS
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 $18,833 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,987. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 820 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morgan City is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,306. Median rent is $917/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Morgan City reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,214/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Morgan City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 66.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morgan City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.