Morocco, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Newton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,169 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $28,888 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $196,478 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $793/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Morocco, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$28,888 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
60% below
Zillow: $196,478
Median Rent
$793/mo
32% below
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Morocco Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Morocco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
40%
Rent
68%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morocco a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morocco residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,888. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 291 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morocco is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,478. Median rent is $793/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

7.8% of adults in Morocco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morocco has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,169
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$28,888
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$504M
Avg Weekly Wage$936

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent$793
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$196,478
Housing Units484
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation683 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Morocco was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.