Morley, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $44,583

41% lower than US avg

Home Value $59,800

79% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 8.0%

76% lower than US avg

Median Rent $746

36% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.5%

17% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.0%

17% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.7%

14% lower than US avg

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

People

Population575

Median Age47.0 yrs

Density719/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 88%

Veterans11.3%

Economy

B+

Median Income$44,583

Per Capita$28,283

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty10.7%

Commute23 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$59,800

Rent$746

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units285

Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity37.5%

Uninsured10.4%

Smoking20.9%

Depression27.0%

Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain47.4 in/yr

Sunny Days250/yr

Elevation348 ft (106 m)

Education

Bachelor's+8.0%

High School+86.2%

Graduate+1.8%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute23 min

Broadband78.1%

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. Areas to be aware of include 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 $44,583, 41% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morley is $59,800, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $746 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Morley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Morley has a population of 575 with a density of 719 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.9% female and 46.1% male. The city is predominantly White (88%), with 3.5% Hispanic, 6.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.3% of residents. 11.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 21.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

575

Total Population

719

People / sq mi

47.0yrs

Median Age

21% above US avg

0.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%

Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Morley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.3%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	0.7%
	95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Morley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morley is $44,583, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,283 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 1.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Morley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$44,583
	41% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,283

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.0%
	17% below US avg
Poverty Rate	10.7%
	14% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.5 min
Drive Alone	93.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Morley is $59,800, 79% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $746 (36% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 285 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1973. 18.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$59,800
	79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$746
	36% below US avg
Rent Burden	18.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	83.5%
Housing Units	285
Median Year Built	1973

Property Tax

In Morley, 37.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.8% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.4% of residents. 34.3% have high blood pressure. 20.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.2% report binge drinking. 34.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.4% experience frequent mental distress. 10.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.5%
	17% above US avg
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart Disease	6.4%
High Blood Pressure	34.3%
Asthma	11.3%
COPD	8.9%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	20.9%
	49% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.2%
Physical Inactivity	34.9%
Depression	27.0%
Mental Distress	20.4%
Physical Distress	15.4%
Short Sleep	41.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	82.7%
Uninsured	10.4%
	21% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.7%
Dental Visits	53.4%

Food & Exercise

Morley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.2°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	250 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	47.4 inches
	25% above US avg
Snowfall	3.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	348 ft (106 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	719/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0437°N, 89.6104°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	3.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	3.4 in
March	47°F (8°C)	5.0 in
April	57°F (14°C)	4.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.0 in
November	47°F (9°C)	4.3 in
December	38°F (3°C)	4.4 in

Morley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F — from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.0").

8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 76% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 78.1% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). 93.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	8.0%
	76% below US avg
High School+	86.2%
Graduate Degree+	1.8%
School Test Score	5.51

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	719/sq mi
Total Area	0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	78.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.5 min
Drive Alone	93.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions About Morley

What is the population of Morley?

Morley has a population of 575 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 719 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.9% female and 46.1% male.

Is Morley expensive to live in?

Morley is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $44,583, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $59,800 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $746 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Morley?

Morley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Morley?

Morley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 1.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Morley?

The median home value in Morley is $59,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $746. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Morley?

Schools in Morley score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 8.0% of adults in Morley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Morley?

The obesity rate in Morley is 37.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.9% of adults are smokers. 34.9% are physically inactive. 27.0% of residents report depression. 10.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate).

What is transportation like in Morley?

The average commute in Morley is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 1.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Morley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Morley is 88% White, 6.3% Black or African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino. 99.3% of residents speak only English at home. 11.3% of the population are military veterans. 21.5% of residents have a disability. 82.7% have health insurance coverage.

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