At a Glance
Median Income
$42,886
$20,138 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
Zillow: $108,152
Median Rent
$884/mo
42.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
882/100K
1,094/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Morris residents earn a median household income of $42,886 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,138. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,296 business establishments, including 723 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Morris is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,152. Median rent is $884/month, with 42.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Mount Morris reports 882 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 132% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,094/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Mount Morris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Morris has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,130
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density2,722/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,886
Per Capita$20,138
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$20,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent$884
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$108,152
Housing Units1,396
Rent Burden42.3%
Crime
F
Violent882/100K
Property1,094/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault459/100K
Burglary318/100K
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death12,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation768 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Morris was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 723 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.