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Morganton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Fannin County County
Morganton, GA
At a Glance
How Morganton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morganton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Morganton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Morganton residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,364. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morganton is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $485,539. Median rent is $614/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Morganton reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,737/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Morganton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morganton has 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. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.