At a Glance
Median Income
$50,417
$22,649 per capita
Home Value
$78,100
Zillow: $117,299
Median Rent
$490/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
20.9% smoking rate
How Morse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morse a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morse residents earn a median household income of $50,417 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,649. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,460 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morse is $78,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,299. Median rent is $490/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
5.5% of adults in Morse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morse has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,039
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,417
Per Capita$22,649
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,100
Rent$490
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$117,299
Housing Units428
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.5 in/yr
Elevation11 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Morse was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.