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Morrowville, KS

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Morrowville is a small town in Kansas with a population of 147. Residents earn $73,393 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
147 Population 1,050/sq mi density
$73,393 Median Income $34,573 per capita
$25,700 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,393 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$25,700 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,393
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $25,700
91% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.9%
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.5%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.7%
31% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Morrowville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population147
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,050/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,393
Per Capita$34,573
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$293M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$25,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units78
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity29.5%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking12.8%
Depression17.7%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,351 ft (412 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband64.0%
Libraries2

Is Morrowville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morrowville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Morrowville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Morrowville is $73,393, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morrowville is $25,700, 91% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Morrowville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Morrowville has a population of 147 with a density of 1,050 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%), with 6.8% Black.

Population

147
Total Population
1,050
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Morrowville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Morrowville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morrowville is $73,393, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Morrowville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,393
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,573
Avg Weekly Wage$757
IRS Avg AGI$68,265

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)294
County GDP$293M

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare19
Retail29
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,780
21% below US avg
Cost of Living90.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate10.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Morrowville is $25,700, 91% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,700
91% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden18.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.3%
Housing Units78
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,780
21% below US avg
Effective Rate10.82%
In Morrowville, 29.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 12.8% are current smokers. 17.7% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Morrowville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.5%
8% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma8.3%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.8%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression17.7%
Mental Distress14.2%
Physical Distress9.9%
Short Sleep31.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Checkup Rate66.0%
Dental Visits54.6%
Premature Death6,165/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access32.7%
Healthcare Facilities19
Morrowville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.4 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.4 inches
15% below US avg
Snowfall14.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,351 ft (412 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,050/sq mi
Coordinates39.8453°N, 97.1728°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20201
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 69.1-point margin. 64.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.8%
D 14.7%

Winner: Republican by 69.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.9%
32% below US avg
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.80
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density1,050/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access64.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants11
Retail Stores29

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.0%

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