Morgan Heights, CO

Colorado

Morgan Heights is a small town in Colorado with a population of 261. Residents earn $142,083 per year, which is 89% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
261 Population 900/sq mi density
$142,083 Median Income $59,441 per capita
$413,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$142,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$413,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $142,083
89% higher than US avg
Home Value $413,600
47% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 53.3%
58% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Morgan Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population261
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density900/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 62%

Economy

A+
Median Income$142,083
Per Capita$59,441
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,043M

Housing

A+
Home Value$413,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.8%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Elevation4,432 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Libraries2

Is Morgan Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morgan Heights receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Morgan Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Morgan Heights is $142,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 89% above $75,149. This places Morgan Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morgan Heights is $413,600, 47% above the national median. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Morgan Heights is a highly educated community — 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Morgan Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches, including 22.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Morgan Heights has a population of 261 with a density of 900 people per square mile. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.1%), with 3.8% Hispanic.

Population

261
Total Population
900
People / sq mi
38.1yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%
Female 55.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Morgan Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.0%
6% below US avg
Spanish26.0%
94% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Morgan Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morgan Heights is $142,083, which is 89% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Morgan Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$142,083
89% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,441
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
IRS Avg AGI$61,894

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)880
County GDP$2,043M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare61
Retail92
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,514
28% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.61%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home20.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Morgan Heights is $413,600, 47% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$413,600
47% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,514
28% below US avg
Effective Rate0.61%
In Morgan Heights, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.8% report depression. 20.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Morgan Heights vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity20.2%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.7%
Checkup Rate68.2%
Premature Death9,510/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access76.0%
Healthcare Facilities61

Crime Rates: Morgan Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Morgan Heights has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.3 inches
62% below US avg
Snowfall22.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density900/sq mi
Coordinates40.2875°N, 103.8274°W
County FIPS08087
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 53.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.6-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73%
D 24.5%

Winner: Republican by 48.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+53.3%
58% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density900/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities61
Restaurants61
Retail Stores92

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home20.3%

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