Morgan City, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leflore County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
172 Population 292/sq mi density
$18,833 Median Income $11,987 per capita
$102,500 Home Value $108,306 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$18,833 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$102,500 home value, $917/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Morgan City, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$18,833
75% below
$11,987 per capita
Home Value
$102,500
64% below
Zillow: $108,306
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
66.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
40.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
48% above
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
25%
Home Value
36%
Rent
79%
Poverty
323%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morgan City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.8% (117% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population172
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density292/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$18,833
Per Capita$11,987
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$1,453M
Avg Weekly Wage$838

Housing

B+
Home Value$102,500
Rent$917
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$108,306
Housing Units94
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity47.4%
Diabetes21.7%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death21,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation113 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+66.0%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute17 min
Broadband37.9%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Morgan City was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.573 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.