At a Glance
Median Income
$64,100
$24,142 per capita
Home Value
$77,700
Zillow: $175,535
Median Rent
$570/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
14.0% 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+
3.9 / 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 $64,100 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,142. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 235 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morse is $77,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,535. Median rent is $570/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
23.7% of adults in Morse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morse has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population317
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,100
Per Capita$24,142
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$902M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,700
Rent$570
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$175,535
Housing Units77
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,540/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain20.6 in/yr
Elevation3,198 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 92% / D 7%
Commute15 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Morse was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.