Morgan County, Colorado
Among the top 9% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
- top 11% for sunny days
- top 11% for broadband access
- bottom 8% for comfortable days
Morgan County is a county in Colorado with about 29,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sunny days, broadband access, and summer humidity. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and comfortable days.
Official websiteco.morgan.co.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 2.2 in0.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 40% of US counties
Home Value$277k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 21% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.51%better than 85% of US counties
Income Tax4.40%better than 67% of US counties
Sales Tax7.81%better than 40% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.00%better than 61% of US counties
Unemployment3.7%better than 71% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation14.8 in6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall25.1 inbetter than 34% of US counties
Sunny Days275 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Summer Humidity53°Fbetter than 88% of US counties
Comfortable Days44 daysbetter than 8% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.9better than 47% of US counties
School Quality47.7better than 34% of US counties
Violent Crime795/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime1496/100kbetter than 26% of US counties
Community
Population29,04554th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.916th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4370th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0784th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4254th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)56.8%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.2%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)36.8%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.8%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 74% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 66% of US counties
Airport Distance54 mibetter than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.2%better than 89% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.57better than 78% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 36% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Morgan County an affordable place to live?
- Morgan County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 40% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Morgan County?
- The median home value in Morgan County is $277k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Morgan County?
- Median household income in Morgan County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Morgan County?
- Median gross rent in Morgan County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Morgan County safe?
- Morgan County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 795/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 1496/100k.
- What is the weather like in Morgan County?
- Morgan County averages 74°F in July and 30°F in January, with 14.8 in of annual precipitation and about 275 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Morgan County?
- Public-school quality in Morgan County is below average, scoring better than 34% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Morgan County?
- The average one-way commute in Morgan County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)