Morley, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jones County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
43 Population 478/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $28,616 per capita
$76,900 Home Value $207,286 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,900 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Morley, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$28,616 per capita
Home Value
$76,900
73% below
Zillow: $207,286
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
26.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
215%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population43
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%

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%

Health

Obesity29.6%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,993/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
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
Broadband90.9%
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.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.