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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,546 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,149 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,175 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,483 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 390 |
| County GDP | $1,146M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,260 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.95% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $116,100 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $153,590 |
| Census Median Rent | $830 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,260 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.95% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,035/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Total Violent | 84.4/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 56.3/100K |
| Assault | 28.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,125.2/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 281.3/100K |
| Theft | 815.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 28.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 409 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6889°N, 87.8814°W |
| County FIPS | 21225 |
Winner: Republican by 58.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,142/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |