Morgantown, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Adams County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
917 Population 1,118/sq mi density
$86,200 Home Value $117,399 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Morgantown, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$86,200
69% below
Zillow: $117,399
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
261% above
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Morgantown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Morgantown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
31%
Rent
69%
Poverty
223%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
361%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morgantown a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morgantown is $86,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,399. Median rent is $807/month, with 17.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

12.3% of adults in Morgantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morgantown has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population917
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,118/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$34,028
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty27.6%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$807

Housing

Home Value$86,200
Rent$807
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$117,399
Housing Units597
Rent Burden17.0%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation187 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Morgantown was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.510 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.