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Morganville, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Clay County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
170 Population 500/sq mi density
$48,021 Median Income $29,804 per capita
$54,400 Home Value $154,329 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 2,563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,021 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Morganville, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,021
36% below
$29,804 per capita
Home Value
$54,400
81% below
Zillow: $154,329
Violent Crime
214/100K
44% below
2,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Morganville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morganville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morganville residents earn a median household income of $48,021 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,804. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 284 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morganville is $54,400 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,329. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Morganville reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,563/100K.

Education

5.0% of adults in Morganville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morganville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population170
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,021
Per Capita$29,804
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$352M
Avg Weekly Wage$772

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,400
Rent
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$154,329
Housing Units113
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent214/100K
Property2,563/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,232 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute37 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Morganville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.