Median Income $48,750

35% lower than US avg

Home Value $76,900

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 17.1%

49% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 29.6%

8% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 26.7%

115% higher than US avg

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

People

Population43

Median Age43.5 yrs

Density478/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans39.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$48,750

Per Capita$28,616

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty26.7%

County GDP$858M

Commute28 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$76,900

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units34

Health

Obesity29.6%

Uninsured4.4%

Smoking11.4%

Depression17.9%

Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain39.3 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation797 ft (243 m)

Education

Bachelor's+17.1%

High School+88.6%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%

Commute28 min

Broadband22.0%

Libraries7

Is Morley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morley receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Morley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Morley is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 26.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morley is $76,900, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Morley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Morley has a population of 43 with a density of 478 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

Total Population

478

People / sq mi

43.5yrs

Median Age

12% above US avg

0.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%

Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Morley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Morley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morley is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Morley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$48,750
	35% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,616
Avg Weekly Wage	$963
IRS Avg AGI	$78,129

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	26.7%
	115% above US avg
Establishments (County)	667
County GDP	$858M

Business (County)

Restaurants	39
Healthcare	43
Retail	68
Manufacturing	29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,197
	20% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	5.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	28.2 min
Drive Alone	96.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Morley is $76,900, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$76,900
	73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	95.5%
Housing Units	34
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,197
	20% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.46%

In Morley, 29.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.4% of residents lack health insurance. 11.4% are current smokers. 17.9% report depression. 17.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	29.6%
	8% below US avg
Diabetes	6.6%
Heart Disease	3.8%
High Blood Pressure	22.0%
Asthma	8.5%
COPD	4.7%
Cancer	5.8%
Stroke	2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.4%
	19% below US avg
Binge Drinking	17.9%
Physical Inactivity	17.3%
Depression	17.9%
Mental Distress	14.3%
Physical Distress	9.3%
Short Sleep	26.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.0%
Uninsured	4.4%
	49% below US avg
Checkup Rate	59.5%
Dental Visits	55.6%
Premature Death	5,993/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.6/10
Exercise Access	71.9%
Healthcare Facilities	43

Morley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.3 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	48.0°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	39.3 inches
	3% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	797 ft (243 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	478/sq mi
Coordinates	42.0061°N, 91.2459°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	19105

It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.3-point margin. 22.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.3%

D 36%

Winner: Republican by 26.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	17.1%
	49% below US avg
High School+	88.6%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.73

C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2	Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density	478/sq mi
Total Area	0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	22.0%
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	43
Restaurants	39
Retail Stores	68

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	28.2 min
Drive Alone	96.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.1%

Morley, IA

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Morley a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Morley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Morley vs U.S. Average

Income: Morley 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: Morley 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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