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Morganton, GA

Georgia · Fannin County

Morganton is a small town in Georgia with a population of 266. Residents earn $68,125 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
266 Population 341/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $39,364 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $485,539 Zillow
$614 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
79 Violent Crime/100K 8,737 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $614/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $68,125
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $225,000
20% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 79/100K
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $614
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population266
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$39,364
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$1,298M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$614
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$485,539
Housing Units129
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

F
Violent79/100K
Property8,737/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Uninsured12.4%
Smoking17.0%
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI44 (Good)
Rain60.3 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,806 ft (550 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.48

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.5%
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Is Morganton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morganton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Morganton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Morganton is $68,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morganton is $225,000, 20% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $614 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Morganton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,737 per 100,000, 346% above the national average.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Morganton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Morganton has a population of 266 with a density of 341 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 46.9 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (87.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.2% of residents. 10.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 31.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 70.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

266
Total Population
341
People / sq mi
46.9yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Morganton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish 1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Morganton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morganton is $68,125, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,364. The average weekly wage is $859, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 828 business establishments, including 70 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 8.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Morganton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,125
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,364
Avg Weekly Wage$859
IRS Avg AGI$74,918
Gini Index0.491 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg
Establishments (County)828
County GDP$1,298M

Business (County)

Restaurants70
Healthcare78
Retail140
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,910
17% below US avg
Cost of Living96.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Drive Alone59.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Morganton is $225,000, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $485,539, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $614 (47% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,023 for a one-bedroom to $1,203 for a two-bedroom apartment. 79.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 129 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1971. The average annual property tax is $2,910 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 17.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,000
20% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$485,539

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$614
47% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.0%
Owner-Occupied79.0%
Renter-Occupied21.0%
Housing Units129
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,910
17% below US avg
Effective Rate1.29%
In Morganton, 38.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.0% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.3% of residents. 33.4% have high blood pressure. 17.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.7% report binge drinking. 26.5% are physically inactive. 23.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.2% experience frequent mental distress. 12.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,614. The dentist ratio is 1:3,677. 85.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.0 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure33.4%
Asthma10.2%
COPD7.4%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.0%
21% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity26.5%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress14.5%
Short Sleep36.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.5%
Uninsured12.4%
44% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,614
Dentists1:3,677
Mental Health1:1,128
Checkup Rate74.7%
Dental Visits58.9%
Premature Death12,245/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access85.6%
Healthcare Facilities78
Morganton has a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 8,737 per 100,000, 346% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Morganton receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent79.4/100K
79% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property8,737.1/100K
346% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
Traffic Accidents4
Avg Accident Severity3.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Morganton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 1,806 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,806 ft (550 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density341/sq mi
Coordinates34.8750°N, 84.2443°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFannin County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.7 / 100
Community Resilience35.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 134 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 78 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 52 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 120 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 144 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 52 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 118 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 88 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 97 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 58 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 101 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 147 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 114 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 91 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 21 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 93 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 109 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 74 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 140 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

353 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,592 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 57 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 10 km 4
May 2, 1953 EF4 87 km 4
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 93 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 51 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 36 km 1
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 63 km 12
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 85 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 39 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 91 km 9
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 32 km
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 67 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 76 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 56 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 53 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 64 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 100 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 62 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 35 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 45 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 62 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 35 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 30 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 71 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 68 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 27 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 65 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 52 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 5.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Morganton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.7").

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Morganton is located in Fannin County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 82.2% of the vote, a 64.8-point margin. 89.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 78 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 59.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.2%
D 17.4%

Winner: Republican by 64.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
Traffic Accidents4
Avg Accident Severity3.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+91.3%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
School Test Score5.48
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density341/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi
CountyFannin County County

Services

Broadband Access89.5%
Avg Download Speed35.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed11.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities78
Restaurants70
Retail Stores140

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Drive Alone59.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%
Average costs for common services in Morganton. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit $337 ($193–$530)
Urgent Care Visit $193 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit $2,119 ($770–$4,815)
Dental Cleaning $125 ($72–$193)
Dental Filling $241 ($144–$385)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $72 ($48–$116)
Brake Pad Replacement $289 ($144–$482)
Tire Rotation $39 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4) $578 ($385–$963)
Battery Replacement $193 ($96–$337)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair $385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install $6,741 ($3,852–$11,556)
Roof Repair $963 ($385–$1,926)
Roof Replacement $8,667 ($5,297–$14,445)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,445 ($482–$3,371)
Divorce (Contested) $14,445 ($4,815–$28,890)
DUI Defense $4,815 ($1,926–$9,630)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,445 ($770–$2,889)
Will Preparation $482 ($193–$963)
Trust Preparation $2,408 ($963–$4,815)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full) $144 ($72–$241)
Manicure $24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $77 ($48–$125)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.95 ($2.89–$5.30)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.37 ($2.41–$4.82)
Loaf of Bread $3.66 ($2.41–$5.30)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.33 ($2.89–$6.26)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.30 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb) $0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $67 ($39–$116)
Internet (Monthly) $67 ($39–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly) $82 ($48–$144)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $193 ($72–$482)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,926 ($1,156–$3,371)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($14–$72)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,156 ($578–$2,408)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $963 ($482–$1,926)
After-School Care (Monthly) $385 ($193–$674)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $963 ($385–$2,408)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,038 ($4,815–$28,890)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $96 ($48–$193)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter $289 ($144–$482)
Cat Spay/Neuter $193 ($96–$385)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$470
Toddler$442
Preschool$442
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$446
Toddler$420
Preschool$420
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Fannin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 1,485 138 $34,377 2.00
Accommodation & Food Services 1,399 108 $30,582 2.07
Health Care & Social Assistance 916 71 $51,712 0.86
Construction 401 85 $78,909 1.03
Wholesale Trade 316 23 $57,060 1.08
Administrative & Waste Services 277 47 $51,305 0.63
Other Services 254 47 $47,342 1.13
Arts & Entertainment 240 20 $31,876 1.92
Finance & Insurance 231 38 $66,096 0.76
Real Estate 84 49 $47,291 0.73
Information & Technology 43 6 $46,786 0.31
Educational Services 42 4 $41,870 0.27
Unclassified 23 48 $51,213 2.22

Schools in Morganton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
East Fannin Elementary School Elementary 415 27 15.4:1
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Radio Stations near Morganton

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WAZX 101.9 FM regional mexican MP3 192 kbps
Mountain Town FM blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Morganton

46 campgrounds found near Morganton.

NameRatingSitesPrice
DOLL MOUNTAIN DAY USE AREA SHELTER 5.0/5 1 $30
DONLEY CABIN 5.0/5 — Free
Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground 5.0/5 6 $8
QUINN SPRINGS PAVILION 5.0/5 1 $30
WOODRING DAY USE AREA SHELTER 5.0/5 1 $30
CHILHOWEE GROUP CAMP 4.7/5 1 $50
Toto Creek Campground 4.7/5 9 Free
DOLL MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND 4.6/5 49 $26–$100
MORGANTON POINT 4.6/5 42 $30–$50
RATTLER FORD GROUP CAMPGROUND 4.6/5 4 $75
CHILHOWEE CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 59 $12–$30
Dockery Lake Recreation Area 4.5/5 11 $8
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN 4.5/5 92 $20–$40
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area 4.5/5 34 $26–$125
PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 16 $20–$40
Woodring Campground (GA) 4.5/5 42 $20–$42
Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) 4.4/5 12 $15
Deep Hole Recreation Area 4.3/5 9 $15
Desoto Falls Recreation Area 4.3/5 23 $20–$40
Frank Gross Campground 4.3/5 8 $8
Swan Cabin Group Camp 4.3/5 1 $25
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground 4.3/5 11 $10
Cooper Creek Campground (GA) 4.2/5 25 $15–$30
Lake Conasauga Campground 4.2/5 29 $8–$15
THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND 4.2/5 38 $12–$20
DAMSITE DAY USE AREA SHELTER 4.0/5 1 $30
Jacks River Fields Campground 4.0/5 7 $5
MCNABB CREEK GROUP 4.0/5 1 $30
NORTHBANK DAY USE AREA SHELTER 4.0/5 2 $30–$50
Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground 4.0/5 6 $8–$16
CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND 3.9/5 23 $20–$25
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground 3.8/5 19 $12
Cottonwood Patch Campground 3.7/5 8 $8
REREG DAM DAY USE AREA SHELTER 3.0/5 1 $50
Big Oak Cove Campground — — Free
Big Oak Cove Campground — 1 Free
Birch Branch Campground — 1 Free
Davis Branch Campground — 1 Free
Holder Cove Campground — 1 Free
Holly Flats Campground — 1 Free
Lost Corral Horse Camp — 1 Free
North River Campground — 1 Free
Rattler Ford Campground — — Free
Rough Ridge Campground — 1 Free
Spivey Cove Campground — 1 Free
State Line Campground — 1 Free

National Parks Near Morganton

26 national parks and monuments found near Morganton.

ParkTypeFee
Amicalola Falls State Park State Park Free
Black Rock Mountain State Park State Park Free
Booker T Washington State Park Free
Booker T. Washington State Park State Park Free
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area National Recreation Area $5
Cumberland Trail State Park Free
Cumberland Trail (Calvert Addition) State Park Free
Don Carter State Park State Park Free
Fort Loudon State Park Free
Fort Mountain State Park State Park Free
Fort Yargo State Park State Park Free
Great Smoky Mountains National Park National Park Free
Harrison Bay State Park Free
Harrison Bay State Park State Park Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park Free
Indian Springs State Park State Park Free
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park National Battlefield Park $5
Moccasin Creek State Park State Park Free
Mossy Creek State Park State Park Free
North Oconee River Greenway State Park Free
Red Clay State Park Free
Scott Hudgens Park State Park Free
Tallulah Gorge State Park State Park Free
Unicoi State Park State Park Free
Vogel State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Morganton

375+ trails found near Morganton.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
BENTON MACKAYE 46.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BENTON-MCKAYE 45.7 — — —
PINHOTI 23.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DUNCAN RIDGE 21.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JOHN MUIR NATIONAL RECREATION 17.9 — — —
SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN 14.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BENTON MACKAYE 14.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TOCCOA CANOE TRAIL 13.4 WATER — — —
RIM TRAIL 12.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
CONASAUGA RIVER 11.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SYLCO LOOP 11.5 — — —
DUNCAN RIDGE 9.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SANTEETLAH LAKE TRAIL SOUTH 9.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY 8.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RIM TRAIL 8.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HICKORY CREEK 8.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BIG SNOWBIRD 8.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN APPROACH TRAIL 8.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
IRON MOUNTAIN 7.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
COOPER GAP 7.5 — — —
STRATTON BALD 7.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JACKS RIVER 7.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
UNICOI MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL 7.3 — — —
COFFEE BRANCH TRAIL 7.3 — — —
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD 7.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BRUSH CREEK BIKE TRAIL 7.0 — — —
EAST COWPEN 6.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BEAR CREEK 6.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
KING MEADOWS 6.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SUMAC CREEK TRAIL 6.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CHESTNUT LOOP BIKE TRAIL 6.2 — — —
BROOKSHIRE CREEK 6.1 — — —
SYCAMORE CREEK TRAIL 5.6 — — —
HIKE INN LODGE 5.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCK CREEK TRAIL 5.5 — — —
BIG FROG MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL 5.4 — — —
DAVENPORT MT ATV 5.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BENTON MACKAYE 5.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LICKLOG RIDGE TRAIL 5.3 — — —
FLAT CREEK LOOP 5.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
TATUM LEAD OHV TRAIL 5.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HEMPTOP 4.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
GRASSY GAP 4.9 — — —
BENTON MACKAYE 4.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
STARR MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL 4.9 — — —
STANLEY GAP 4.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
WAGON TRAIN 4.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JACKS RIVER 4.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCK CREEK ATV 4.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MOUNTAINTOWN CREEK 4.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
RABBIT RIDGE 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
CLEAR CREEK TRAIL 4.6 — — —
MILLER TREK 4.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
UNICOI MTN MOTORCYCLE TRAIL 4.5 — — —
BULL MOUNTAIN 4.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
ROUGH RIDGE 4.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BALD RIVER TRAIL 4.4 — — —
TIBBS ATV TRAIL 4.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HEMPTOP 4.4 — — —
NAKED GROUND 4.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
EMERY CREEK 4.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CLEMMER BIKE TRAIL 4.2 — — —
WARRIORS PASSAGE TRAIL 4.1 — — —
KIRKLAND CREEK TRAIL 4.1 — — —
JAKE MOUNTAIN TRAIL 4.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
UNICOI MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL 4.0 — — —
BEECH BOTTOM 4.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
DRY POND LEAD TRAIL 4.0 — — —
HOGBACK HORSE TRAIL 4.0 — — —
BARE HARE TRAIL 4.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BIG CREEK HIKING TRAIL 3.9 — — —
OSWALD DOME TRAIL 3.8 — — —
RICE CAMP 3.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
COVER 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MILMA CREEK ATV 3.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MCNABB CREEK TRAIL 3.5 — — —
JAKE/BULL CONNECTOR TRAIL 3.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL 3.5 — — —
SMITH MTN MOTORCYCLE TRAIL 3.4 — — —
ROCKY FLATS ATV TRAIL 3.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HICKORY RIDGE 3.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
PENITENTIARY BRANCH 3.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
RIVERVIEW BIKE TRAIL 3.3 — — —
BASIN LEAD 3.3 — — —
TEAR BRITCHES 3.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
STARR MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL 3.2 — — —
BULLET CREEK HORSE TRAIL 3.2 — — —
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY 3.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FDR-872 JONES CREEK DAM TRAIL 3.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
JENKINS MEADOW 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CENTRAL LOOP 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
ARKAQUAH 3.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HEMLOCK TRAIL 3.1 — — —
YELLOW MOUNTAIN 3.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BLACK BRANCH TRAIL 3.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
ROUNDTOP MOUNTAIN 3.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PANTHER CREEK 3.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAUREL BRANCH TRAIL 3.0 — — —
BALD SPRINGS 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
RIM TRAIL 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROUGH CREEK 2.9 — — —
WINDY GAP BIKE 2.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
SNEAKING CREEK 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
SOUTH FORK 2.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
NELSON COVE 2.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WHIGG RIDGE TRAIL 2.8 — — —
GREEN MOUNTAIN 2.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
TURTLETOWN CREEK FALLS HIKING 2.7 — — —
LANCE CREEK TRAIL 2.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BLUE RIDGE DIVIDE TRAIL 2.6 — — —
PANTHER BRANCH TRAIL 2.6 — — —
JACKS KNOB 2.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HORSESHOE BEND 2.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
CANEY CREEK TRAIL 2.6 — — —
LONG BRANCH TRAIL 2.6 — — —
NICHOLSON GAP 2.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DOCKERY LAKE 2.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRAVELSTAND TOP TRAIL 2.5 — — —
CHEOAH TRAIL 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROUGH RIDGE 2.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MILL SHOALS TRAIL 2.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BEAR HAIR GAP 2.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAVEN CLIFFS 2.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MITCHELL LICK 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
OLD COPPER ROAD BIKE TRAIL 2.3 — — —
JACKS RIVER 2.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BRIDGE GAP 2.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
YELLOW STAND LEAD 2.3 — — —
MOSS CREEK TRAIL 2.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
SUGAR COVE TRAIL 2.3 — — —
WOLF RIDGE 2.3 — — —
COKER CREEK FALLS TRAIL 2.3 — — —
HENDERSON MOUNTAIN TRAIL 2.3 — — —
ROCKHOUSE CREEK 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
HIGHTOWER LOOP 2.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL RIDGE 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BENTON MACKAYE 2.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CONASAUGA RIVER 2.2 — — —
GRASSY BRANCH TRAIL 2.2 — — —
FDR-83 BULL MOUNTAIN CUTOFF 2.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WEST FORK TRAIL 2.1 — — —
NO- TELL TRAIL 2.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LONG BRANCH LOOP 2.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
ARKAQUAH 2.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LOGAN TURNPIKE 2.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
COCHRAN CREEK FALLS 2.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JOYCE KILMER MEMORIAL NRT 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRASSY MTN TOWER 1.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JACKS KNOB 1.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ACCESS 1.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
QUARTZ LOOP BIKE TRAIL 1.9 — — —
TURNER CREEK TRAIL 1.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BURRELL COVE 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAUREL LOOP 1.8 — — —
JEFFERY'S HELL TRAIL 1.8 — — —
SLAUGHTER CREEK 1.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FREEMAN 1.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
STRAWBERRY KNOB - BMT 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FORK RIDGE HIKING TRAIL 1.7 — — —
HUSKINS BRANCH 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BURNTROCK RIDGE 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SHORTOFF 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
CLEMMER SPUR 1.7 — — —
COOPER CREEK 1.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
YOTEE'S RUN 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
SUMAC CREEK SPUR 1.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
SHINBONE 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SCENIC SPUR TRAIL 1.6 — — —
AZALEA HIKING TRAIL 1.6 — — —
SLICKROCK LOOP BIKE TRAIL 1.6 — — —
SASAFRASS 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BEAR PAW LOOP BIKE TRAIL 1.6 — — —
RAMSEY BEND NORTH 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
CHESTNUT LEAD 1.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIG INDIAN BRANCH 1.5 — — —
SALLY FREE TRAIL 1.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BENTON FALLS HIKING TRAILS 1.5 — — —
THUNDER ROCK EXPRESS 1.5 — — —
WINDY GAP BIKE 1.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
UPPER RIDGE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
WHISSENHUNT LOOP 1.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JACKS RIVER 1.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SONGBIRD 1.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BENTON MACKAYE 1.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NAKED WIDOW LOOP 1.3 — — —
POPLAR HOLLOW 1.3 — — —
FDR-662A CLAY CREEK TRAIL 1.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FALLS BRANCH TRAIL 1.3 — — —
BENTON MACKAYE 1.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DUKES CREEKS FALLS 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
RAMSEY BEND CONNECTOR 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
FISHERMAN'S TRAIL 1.2 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GEE CREEK HIKING TRAIL 1.2 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RHODODENDRON TRAIL 1.2 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
YELLOW CREEK HORSE TRAIL 1.1 — — —
WHITLEY GAP SHELTER 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LITTLE FIRES CREEK 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BRISTOL 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FDR-23A-NIMBLEWILL BRANCH 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WHOOP-DE-DOS 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PHILLIPS RIDGE 1.1 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL — — Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MIDDLE FALLS 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LOWER GREEN MOUNTAIN (CONNECTO 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MOUNTAINTOWN CREEK 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
HIGH POINT 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BURNT TREE PENINSULA 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BYPASS BIKE TRAIL 1.0 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAKE CONASAUGA 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DESOTO FALLS 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SASSAFRAS CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHURCH COVE CONNECTOR 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
FARMER TOP OVERLOOK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MINGUS 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RIM ROCK TRAIL 0.9 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HUCKLEBERRY 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAKE WINFIELD SCOTT 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JARRARD GAP 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAKE CHATUGE 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FDR-662A WEST CANE CREEK TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EMERY CREEK 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
OMPHUS RIDGE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SLAUGHTER CREEK 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH A 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
WAGON TRAIN 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MURRAYS LAKE 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
STANLEY CREEK 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAMSEY BLUFF 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
COWCAMP 0.8 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BOYD GAP BIKE TRAIL 0.7 — — —
MASSEY BRANCH FITNESS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DOCKERY LAKE 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ARBUTUS HIKING TRAIL 0.7 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BYRON HERBERT REECE 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PARKING LOT TRAIL 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SHOPE GAP 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PEGGY CREEK CONNECTOR 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BURKETT IVENS HORSE TRAIL 0.6 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DOUBLE BRIDGES OHV TRAIL 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAKESHORE 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAKE BLUE RIDGE TRAIL 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BRUSH CREEK SPUR 0.6 — — —
EMERY CREEK 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BULLET CREEK SPUR HORSE TRAIL 0.6 — — —
NIMBLEWILL BRANCH -C SPUR 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BRASSTOWN BALD 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SABA BEACH 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
DAVENPORT MOUNTAIN ATV SPUR 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GAZEBO 0.5 — — —
PARALLEL TRAIL 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
RIDGE TOP TRAIL 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MCKAMY LAKE TRAIL 0.5 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LEATHERWOOD LOOP 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RIM ROCK SPUR 0.5 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BEAR CREEK SPUR 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
CONASAUGA FALLS TRAIL 0.5 — — —
LONG BRANCH CONNECTOR 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BLUE ROCK MOUNTAIN 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ELDERBERRY 0.5 — — —
BLIZZARD TRAIL 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COOPER CREEK 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH B 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
CHILHOWEE FOREST WALK 0.4 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HOOPER BALD 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHEROKEE LAKE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BEACH 0.4 — — —
NOTTELY RIVER CONNECTOR 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
RAMSEY BEND CONNECTOR A 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
SWAN CABIN 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY COVE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
PEEPLES LAKE 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
EMERY CREEK 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BEECH BOTTOMS HIKING TRAIL 0.4 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
COPPERHEAD TRAIL 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SPIRIT RIDGE 0.3 ASPHALT Yes — —
LOWERY FALLS 0.3 — — —
WRIGHT'S CREEK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RIVERVIEW SPUR 0.3 — — —
RED LEAF 0.3 — — —
BEAR HAIR GAP SPUR 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DOUBLE BRIDGES CONNECTOR 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JARRARD GAP 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
COVER 0.3 ASPHALT Yes — —
COVER 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HORSESHOE BEND 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAMSEY BEND NORTH SPUR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
BEAR HAIR GAP 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SOSEBEE COVE 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RATTLESNAKE TRAIL 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MORGANTON POINT LAKE TRAIL 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FLAT CK CONNECTOR 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
HIGHTOWER CONNECTOR 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WOLF LAUREL 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BLACK BRANCH CONNECTOR 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MIDDLE FALLS ALT. 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAMSEY BLUFF 0.1 ASPHALT Yes — —
CONNECTOR 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HELTON CREEK FALLS 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MILLER TREK CONNECTOR 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HORSE TROUGH FALLS 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TRACKROCK 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ELDERBERRY SPUR 0.1 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
QUARTZ BYPASS 0.1 — — —
JACKS RIVER 0.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SABA BEACH SPUR 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
LEATHERWOOD LOOP 0.0 ASPHALT Yes — —
DUKES CREEK LOWER FALLS 0.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FARMER TOP CONNECTOR 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
DUKES CREEKS FALLS 0.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —

Museums in Morganton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
GILMER ARTS & HERITAGE ASSOCIATIONART MUSEUM7066355605$114,516
DUCKTOWN BASIN MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM212 BURRA BURRA ST4234965778$108,833
CHEROKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM8288376792
FANNING COUNTY HERITAGEGENERAL MUSEUM7062582645
PASARYA CENTER FOR ARTS HUMANITYART MUSEUM7066361626

Libraries in Morganton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
NANTAHALA REGIONAL LIBRARY11 BLUMENTHAL ST0.0271,004
EAST POLK PUBLIC LIBRARY136 MAIN STREET SUITE A0.05,357

Farmers Markets in Morganton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cedar Valley Farmers Market01 railroad street04/05/2014 to 11/01/2014Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
Gilmer County Farmers MarketBroad Street05/24/2014 to 10/04/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;

Restaurants in Morganton

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boat Dock Bar & Grill
Morganton Grill
Toccoa Riverside
Van Zandt's Grill & Groceries

Theatres in Morganton

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Council Ring
Pirrung Ampitheatre

Gas Stations in Morganton

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Exxon
Exxon
Sunoco

Breweries in Morganton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Bear Bier GarteBrewery500 E Main St7069464440
Blue Ridge BreweryBrewery, American Restaurant187 Depot St7066326611Visit
Fannin Brewing CompanyFood & Drink, Breweries3758 E First St7062582762
Grumpy Old Men BrewingTours & Activities, Food & Drink, Breweries, Beer Tastings & Tours1315 E Main St14049662665

EV Charging Stations in Morganton

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Serenberry Vineyards' Electric Vehicle Charging Station385 Tipton TrailNon-Networked1J1772public

Cell Towers in Morganton

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
2886 Blue Ridge Dr (71830)LTOWER79
Cobb Mountain Road (71831)MTOWER61
31 WOODRUFF DRIVE (126673)MTOWER61
557 SHELTON DRIVE (117515)MTOWER60
1650 Harold Parham RdTOWER59
1675 Talona Mountain RoadTOWER38

Bridges in Morganton

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete19816023,400F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous198143020,300F
CulvertConcrete19816310,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous198143010,000F
CulvertConcrete19875210,000G
CulvertConcrete1982222,630G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20011872,322G
CulvertConcrete1974222,322G
CulvertConcrete1970242,240F
CulvertConcrete1970242,240G
CulvertConcrete1959451,790G
CulvertConcrete1979321,280F
CulvertConcrete1960321,100F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2005165950G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2007120950F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199751903F
Tee BeamConcrete1980304710F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1980160710F
Tee BeamConcrete1987200710F
CulvertConcrete198533670G
Tee BeamConcrete196996530G
CulvertConcrete193837460G
CulvertConcrete193137460G
CulvertConcrete197430440G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel200538366G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199087366F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195035366F
Tee BeamConcrete1973102340F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel200959160G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199650160F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel200648150G
CulvertSteel199035150F
CulvertConcrete198743140F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199550130F
CulvertConcrete198923130G
Tee BeamConcrete1990160130F
CulvertConcrete198945130G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199026120F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1974170112F
CulvertConcrete199721103G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199135103F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198940103F
Truss (Thru)Steel1918175100P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous197617080F
Tee BeamConcrete19904060G
Girder/FloorbeamSteel19666850F
SlabPrestressed concrete20073850G

Airports Near Morganton

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Western Carolina Regional Airport—Medium Airport
Aiken Field—Small Airport
Arrendale Forest Strip—Small Airport
B Tree Farms Airport—Small Airport
Blairsville Airport—Small Airport
Blue Bird Field—Small Airport
Blue Ridge Skyport Airport—Small Airport
Browder Airport—Small Airport
Cherokee County Regional Airport—Small Airport
Chilhowee Gliderport—Small Airport
Chukkar Farm Ultralightport—Small Airport
Cleveland Regional Jetport—Small Airport
Cub Haven Airport—Small Airport
Dalton Municipal AirportDNNSmall Airport
Deer Crossing Airport—Small Airport
Ebeneezer Airport—Small Airport
Elliott Field—Small Airport
Etowah Bend Gliderport—Small Airport
Etowah Fields Airport—Small Airport
Fly-N-S Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Gilmer County Airport—Small Airport
Habersham County Airport—Small Airport
Happy Landings Airport—Small Airport
High Valley Airpark—Small Airport
Jackson County Airport—Small Airport
Karlovich Airport—Small Airport
King Sky Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Lee Gilmer Memorial AirportGVLSmall Airport
Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport—Small Airport
Mark Anton Airport—Small Airport
Martin Campbell Field—Small Airport
McMinn County AirportMMISmall Airport
Monroe County Airport—Small Airport
Moore Airport—Small Airport
Mountain Airpark—Small Airport
Petty Farms Airport—Small Airport
Pickens County Airport—Small Airport
Pratermill Flight Park Airport—Small Airport
Providence Landing—Small Airport
R.M. Harris Airport—Small Airport
Rostex Airport—Small Airport
Stoney Point Field—Small Airport
Tellico Plains Municipal Airport—Small Airport
The Flying W Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Tom B. David Field—Small Airport
Tusquittee Landing Airport—Small Airport
Vintage Field—Small Airport
West Wind Airpark—Small Airport

Police Stations in Morganton

8 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Cherokee County Sheriff's Department577 Regal Street
East Ellijay Police Department107 East Oak Street
Ellijay Police Department201 North Main Street
Georgia State Patrol159 Industrial Boulevard
Gilmer County Sheriff's Office: Criminal Investigations Division822 Industrial Boulevard
Gilmer County Sheriff's Office: Uniform Patrol Division822 Industrial Boulevard
McCaysville Police Department
Murphy Police Department498 Hill Street

Grocery Stores in Morganton

3 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Dollar General 14827Other11946 Morganton Hwy
Exxon 1Convenience Store8200 Appalachian Hwy
Neighbors MarketConvenience Store12305 Morganton Hwy

Post Offices in Morganton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Morganton Post Office12304 Morganton Highway

Treatment Centers in Morganton

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gateway Treatment Centers LLCSubstance Abuse865-724-0852

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morganton

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
GRAND VISTA MINISTRIES INC15 TURKEY TROT RD
MORGANTON BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 87
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 596
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH823 FORGE MILL RD

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UFO Sightings
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morganton

What is the population of Morganton?

Morganton has a population of 266 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 341 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.4% female and 52.6% male.

Is Morganton expensive to live in?

Morganton has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.3 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $68,125, 9% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,000 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $614 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Morganton safe?

Morganton is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,737 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Morganton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Morganton?

Morganton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.3 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How is the job market in Morganton?

The job market in Morganton is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $859. There are 828 business establishments in the area, including 70 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 8.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Morganton?

The median home value in Morganton is $225,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $485,539. For renters, the median monthly rent is $614. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 79.0%. The average annual property tax is $2,910.

How are the schools in Morganton?

Schools in Morganton score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 16.0% of adults in Morganton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Morganton?

The obesity rate in Morganton is 38.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.0% of adults are smokers. 26.5% are physically inactive. 23.5% of residents report depression. 12.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 85.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,614.

What is transportation like in Morganton?

The average commute in Morganton is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 59.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Morganton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Morganton is 87.2% White. 98.2% of residents speak only English at home. 10.4% of the population are military veterans. 31.9% of residents have a disability. 70.5% have health insurance coverage.

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