Morganfield, KY

Kentucky

Morganfield is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 3,208. Residents earn $63,546 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,208 Population 1,142/sq mi density
$63,546 Median Income $38,149 per capita
$116,100 Home Value $153,590 Zillow
$830 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
84 Violent Crime/100K 1,125 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,546 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,100 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K (78% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,546
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,100
59% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 84/100K
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.9%
20% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,208
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,142/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,546
Per Capita$38,149
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$1,146M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,100
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$153,590

Crime

F
Violent84/100K
Property1,125/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault28/100K
Burglary281/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation409 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+92.0%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is Morganfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morganfield receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Morganfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Morganfield is $63,546, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morganfield is $116,100, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Morganfield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 84 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,125 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Morganfield enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 7.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Morganfield has a population of 3,208 with a density of 1,142 people per square mile. The median age is 41.9 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 8.7% Black.

Population

3,208
Total Population
1,142
People / sq mi
41.9yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43%
Female 57%

Race & Ethnicity

Morganfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Morganfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morganfield is $63,546, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Morganfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,546
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,149
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
IRS Avg AGI$62,483

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.9%
20% below US avg
Establishments (County)390
County GDP$1,146M

Business (County)

Restaurants23
Healthcare35
Retail48
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,260
35% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Work from Home2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Morganfield is $116,100, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $153,590.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,100
59% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$153,590

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied55.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,260
35% below US avg
Effective Rate1.95%

Health Metrics: Morganfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Premature Death10,035/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.3/10
Exercise Access69.0%
Healthcare Facilities35
Morganfield has a violent crime rate of 84 per 100,000 residents, 78% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,125 per 100,000 (43% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent84.4/100K
78% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery56.3/100K
Assault28.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,125.2/100K
43% below US avg
Burglary281.3/100K
Theft815.8/100K
Vehicle Theft28.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Morganfield has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall7.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation409 ft (125 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density1,142/sq mi
Coordinates37.6889°N, 87.8814°W
County FIPS21225
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.5%
D 20.2%

Winner: Republican by 58.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+92.0%
School Test Score5.50
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,142/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities35
Restaurants23
Retail Stores48

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Work from Home2.5%

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