Median Income $60,417

20% lower than US avg

Home Value $59,500

79% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 32.3%

4% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.1%

16% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.5%

40% lower than US avg

How Morland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population143

Median Age58.2 yrs

Density298/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income$60,417

Per Capita$36,755

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty7.5%

County GDP$224M

Commute24 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$59,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$112,009

Housing Units91

Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity37.1%

Uninsured8.9%

Smoking16.3%

Depression23.2%

Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain22.0 in/yr

Sunny Days326/yr

Elevation2,304 ft (702 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+32.3%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.8%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%

Commute24 min

Broadband83.0%

Libraries2

Is Morland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morland receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Morland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Morland is $60,417, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morland is $59,500, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Morland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Morland has a population of 143 with a density of 298 people per square mile. The median age is 58.2 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

143

Total Population

298

People / sq mi

58.2yrs

Median Age

50% above US avg

0.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%

Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Morland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	98.5%
	25% above US avg
Spanish	1.5%
	89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Morland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morland is $60,417, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Morland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$60,417
	20% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$36,755
Avg Weekly Wage	$930
IRS Avg AGI	$74,704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	7.5%
	40% below US avg
Establishments (County)	122
County GDP	$224M

Business (County)

Restaurants	8
Healthcare	8
Retail	15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,025
	15% above US avg
Cost of Living	90.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	6.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.3 min
Drive Alone	72.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	17.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Morland is $59,500, 79% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $112,009.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$59,500
	79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$112,009

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	23.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	91
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,025
	15% above US avg
Effective Rate	6.76%

In Morland, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 16.3% are current smokers. 23.2% report depression. 26.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Morland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.1%
	16% above US avg
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart Disease	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	32.1%
Asthma	10.5%
COPD	6.9%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.3%
	16% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.5%
Physical Inactivity	26.3%
Depression	23.2%
Mental Distress	18.3%
Physical Distress	12.6%
Short Sleep	33.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.6%
Uninsured	8.9%
	3% above US avg
Checkup Rate	74.4%
Dental Visits	62.1%
Premature Death	13,932/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	59.5%
Healthcare Facilities	8

Morland has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.0 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.5°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	22.0 inches
	42% below US avg
Snowfall	23.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,304 ft (702 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	298/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3490°N, 100.0744°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20179

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 80.3-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 89.5%

D 9.2%

Winner: Republican by 80.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	32.3%
	4% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.8%
School Test Score	5.80

B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	298/sq mi
Total Area	0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	83.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	8
Restaurants	8
Retail Stores	15

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.3 min
Drive Alone	72.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	17.6%

Morland, KS

How Morland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Morland a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Morland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Morland vs U.S. Average

Income: Morland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Morland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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