At a Glance
Median Income
$30,223
$18,800 per capita
Home Value
$83,000
Zillow: $149,135
Median Rent
$710/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Morven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morven 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
Morven residents earn a median household income of $30,223 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,800. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morven is $83,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,135. Median rent is $710/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
11.4% of adults in Morven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morven has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population527
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density305/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$30,223
Per Capita$18,800
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$645M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$710
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$149,135
Housing Units226
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation225 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband44.9%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Morven was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.