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Morning Sun, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County
Morning Sun, IA
At a Glance
How Morning Sun Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morning Sun's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Morning Sun a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Morning Sun residents earn a median household income of $63,500 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,349. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morning Sun is $90,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,447. Median rent is $875/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Morning Sun reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,391/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Morning Sun hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morning Sun has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.