Morgan, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
862 Population 1,567/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $31,703 per capita
$105,900 Home Value $129,212 Zillow
$996 Median Rent 36.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,900 home value, $996/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Morgan, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$31,703 per capita
Home Value
$105,900
62% below
Zillow: $129,212
Median Rent
$996/mo
14% below
36.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Morgan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Morgan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
38%
Rent
86%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morgan a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morgan residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,703. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 902 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morgan is $105,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,212. Median rent is $996/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

19.0% of adults in Morgan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morgan has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population862
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,567/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$31,703
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$2,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,900
Rent$996
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$129,212
Housing Units392
Rent Burden36.5%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,833/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,042 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Morgan was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.