Morgan County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
29,186 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,407 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$299,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$557 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$876 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fort Morgan Urban Area
3
Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fort Morgan Urban Area
4
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 27
Feb 0 4 31
Mar 1 6 39
Apr 1 3 47
May 2 0 57
Jun 2 0 67
Jul 2 0 73
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 2 50
Nov 1 4 37
Dec 0 6 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 1, CO State House District 63, CO
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Schools

Columbine Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Innovative Connections High School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Morgan Community College
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Northeastern Junior College
41 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of Northern Colorado
48 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Colorado Plains Medical Center
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
East Morgan County Hospital
9 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Sterling Regional Medcenter
39 miles, E • 3.2 star
North Colorado Medical Center
48 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Denver International Airport
53 miles, W • 5 star
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