At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$28,616 per capita
Home Value
$76,900
Zillow: $207,286
Violent Crime
126/100K
1,407/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
26.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Morley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morley 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
Morley residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,616. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 667 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morley is $76,900 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,286. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Morley reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,407/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Morley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population43
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans39.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$28,616
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$858M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,900
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$207,286
Housing Units34
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent126/100K
Property1,407/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation797 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Morley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.