Morgan, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Somervell County County

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

446 Population 603/sq mi density

$53,816 Median Income $16,522 per capita

$83,600 Home Value $216,537 Zillow

$799 Median Rent 41.6% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$53,816 median income, 16.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$83,600 home value, $799/mo rent

Education

1.1 / 5.0

1.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Morgan, TX

At a Glance

Median Income

$53,816

28% below

$16,522 per capita

Home Value

$83,600

70% below

Zillow: $216,537

Median Rent

$799/mo

31% below

41.6% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

1.1%

97% below

58.5% high school+

Unemployment

16.7%

364% above

25.2% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

39.1%

22% above

14.9% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

66°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

72%

Home Value

30%

Rent

69%

Poverty

203%

Bachelor's

Unemployment

464%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morgan a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morgan residents earn a median household income of $53,816 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,522. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 266 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morgan is $83,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,537. Median rent is $799/month, with 41.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

1.1% of adults in Morgan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 58.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morgan has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population446

Median Age36.5 yrs

Density603/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Foreign Born15.2%

Veterans1.5%

Economy

Median Income$53,816

Per Capita$16,522

Unemployment16.7%

Poverty25.2%

County GDP$1,718M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,461

Housing

A+

Home Value$83,600

Rent$799

Ownership66.2%

Zillow$216,537

Housing Units187

Rent Burden41.6%

Health

Obesity39.1%

Diabetes13.2%

Smoking14.9%

Heart Disease6.0%

Premature Death7,659/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F

Rain39.6 in/yr

Elevation739 ft

Education

Bachelor's+1.1%

High School+58.5%

Graduate+0.9%

School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%

Commute37 min

Broadband60.3%

Internet Speed50 Mbps

EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Morgan was built in 1983.

The nearest airport is Waco Regional (36 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

14.8% of the population has a disability.

15.2% of residents are foreign-born.

The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.

91 declared natural disasters on record.