At a Glance
Median Income
$28,688
$23,673 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
64.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
23.8% smoking rate
How Morris Chapel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morris Chapel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morris Chapel a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morris Chapel residents earn a median household income of $28,688 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,673. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 64.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Education
34.9% of adults in Morris Chapel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morris Chapel has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population235
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,688
Per Capita$23,673
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty64.9%
County GDP$1,377M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$191,922
Housing Units116
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death15,010/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain59.2 in/yr
Elevation416 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Broadband49.6%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Morris Chapel was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
60.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.