Morrill, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Scotts Bluff County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
852 Population 1,374/sq mi density
$41,848 Median Income $28,098 per capita
$123,300 Home Value $153,129 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
391 Violent Crime/100K 782 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,848 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
391 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Morrill, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,848
44% below
$28,098 per capita
Home Value
$123,300
56% below
Zillow: $153,129
Violent Crime
391/100K
3% above
782/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Morrill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
44%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morrill a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morrill residents earn a median household income of $41,848 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,098. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morrill is $123,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,129. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Morrill reports 391 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 782/100K.

Education

21.4% of adults in Morrill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morrill has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.

Data Overview

People

Population852
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,374/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,848
Per Capita$28,098
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$2,384M
Avg Weekly Wage$994

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,300
Rent
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$153,129
Housing Units523
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent391/100K
Property782/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation3,989 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Morrill was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.