Median Income
$42,500
43% lower than US avg
Home Value
$131,500
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
18.1%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$917
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.3%
15% higher than US avg
How Morganza Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population601
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 62%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$32,999
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,079M
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,500
Rent$917
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation51 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+92.3%
School Score4.48
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Libraries5
Is Morganza a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Morganza receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Morganza offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Morganza is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Morganza is $131,500, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Morganza enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Morganza has a population of 601 with a density of 497 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (61.7%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 27.6% Black.
Population
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.4% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
| 21% below US avg |
The median household income in Morganza is $42,500, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,500 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $32,999 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,016 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,505 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 540 |
| County GDP | $1,079M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 72 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,978 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.50% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Morganza is $131,500, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $917 (21% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $131,500 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median List Price | $110,000 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $110,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $147 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $917 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,978 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.50% |
In Morganza, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 28.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Morganza vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 80.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,129/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
Crime Rates: Morganza vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Morganza has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 58.5 inches |
| 54% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7381°N, 91.5916°W |
| County FIPS | 22077 |