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Fort Morgan.
About
Life in Fort Morgan
Fort Morgan is a community of 11,521 people in Colorado. The median household income is $64,158, median rent runs about $1,074 per month, and median home values are around $313,400. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
Fort Morgan at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Foreign-Born
16.2%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fort Morgan: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fort Morgan, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (39.7%), and 22.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
50.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.73
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 39% below CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Fort Morgan
In Fort Morgan, rent runs 39% below the CO average, and home values are 42% below the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,536
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $325,449 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Fort Morgan
Unemployment in Morgan County, which includes Fort Morgan, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Fort Morgan: Morgan County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Morgan County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Fort Morgan Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.8 min avg
How Fort Morgan residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fort Morgan, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 53 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fort Morgan runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
252
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,419.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fort Morgan Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
51.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Morgan County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Morgan County, which includes Fort Morgan, the most common type is hail, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Hail | $500,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | High Wind | $15,000 |
| 2021 | 19 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 12 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 13 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Morgan County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Weld County, CO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 38 miles from Fort Morgan) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
163
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Weld County, CO (38 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fort Morgan has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/34°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.3"
Annual Snowfall
22.7"
Hot Days/Year
51
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
170
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
64
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 13°F | 0.25" |
| Feb | 45°F | 15°F | 0.27" |
| Mar | 56°F | 25°F | 0.74" |
| Apr | 63°F | 33°F | 1.46" |
| May | 72°F | 43°F | 2.24" |
| Jun | 84°F | 54°F | 2.16" |
| Jul | 90°F | 60°F | 2.39" |
| Aug | 88°F | 57°F | 1.71" |
| Sep | 81°F | 47°F | 1.14" |
| Oct | 66°F | 34°F | 1.14" |
| Nov | 52°F | 21°F | 0.49" |
| Dec | 42°F | 13°F | 0.29" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fort Morgan
Fort Morgan has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
St Elizabeth Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
East Morgan County Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Brush
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fort Morgan
Fort Morgan's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fort Morgan
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Fort Morgan
Fort Morgan Public Library
414 Main Street, Fort Morgan
Cities Near Fort Morgan
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fort Morgan FAQ
Is Fort Morgan, Colorado affordable?⌄
Fort Morgan's median rent is $1,067/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $64,158/year. Median home value is $313,400.
Is Fort Morgan, Colorado safe?⌄
Fort Morgan's violent crime rate was 252 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1419 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fort Morgan, Colorado?⌄
Morgan County, which includes Fort Morgan, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fort Morgan, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Fort Morgan is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,067/month and median household income is $64,158/year. The median home value is $313,400. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fort Morgan, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Fort Morgan is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from