Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Morgantown is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,328. Residents earn $50,809 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Morgantown receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Morgantown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Morgantown is $50,809, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Morgantown is $129,500, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $882 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Morgantown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches, including 16.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,809 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,159 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,730 |
| Unemployment | 11.3% |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,199 |
| County GDP | $8,253M |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Healthcare | 426 |
| Retail | 505 |
| Manufacturing | 140 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.22% |
| Commute Time | 39.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $129,500 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $323,101 |
| Median List Price | $241,450 |
| Median List Price | $241,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $38 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $882 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.22% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,086/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 426 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3729°N, 86.2586°W |
| County FIPS | 18081 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.5% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,495/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 426 |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Retail Stores | 505 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 39.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |