Morgan County , Missouri

Population: 21,430 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $49,663 Home $180,400 Rent $692/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 21,430 residents, Morgan County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Morgan County in the top 25% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with winter-storm risk the dominant local risk.

$49,663
Median Income
household
$180,400
Home Value
median
$692/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $49,663
Per Capita Income $30,589
Poverty Rate 17.0%
Median Home Value $180,400
Median Gross Rent $692/mo
Owner Occupied 79.7%
Renter Occupied 20.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 21,430
Median Age 45.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 14.9%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.2%
Obesity
15.8%
Diabetes
21.1%
Smoking
43.0%
High Blood Pressure
36.9%
No Physical Activity
26.1%
Depression
38.9%
Insufficient Sleep
78.4%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 75.5  ·  75th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
79.13
🌀 Hurricane
36.25
🔥 Wildfire
72.26
❄️ Winter Storm
79.34
🌍 Earthquake
67.14
☀️ Drought
64.28

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