At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,328/100K
3,473/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Morningside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morningside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morningside a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Morningside reports 1,328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 250% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,473/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Morningside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morningside has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population352
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density3,911/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,319M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,470
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$241,972
Housing Units195
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,328/100K
Property3,473/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation3,371 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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