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Mount Morris, IL
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Mount Morris, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Mount Morris a Good Place to Live?
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 2.4% (33% below 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 $145,727. 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.
Safety & Crime
Mount Morris reports 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 826/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.