At a Glance
Median Income
$38,162
$26,230 per capita
Home Value
$117,600
Zillow: $153,652
Median Rent
$487/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
17.9% smoking rate
How Mount Morris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Morris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Morris a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Morris residents earn a median household income of $38,162 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,230. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,030 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Morris is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,652. Median rent is $487/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
23.9% of adults in Mount Morris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Morris has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,679
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density1,717/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,162
Per Capita$26,230
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$3,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$487
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$153,652
Housing Units1,506
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,241/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation911 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Morris was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.