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Morgan City.
About
Life in Morgan City
Morgan City is a community of 11,208 people in Louisiana. The median household income is $56,729, median rent runs about $917 per month, and median home values are around $155,200. Nearby outdoor access includes Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Morgan City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Foreign-Born
10.6%
Broadband Internet
88.4%
of households
Population Growth
-6.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.6% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Morgan City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Morgan City, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (42.4%), and 14.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.4%
of households
Married Couples
40.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
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 14% below LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Morgan City
In Morgan City, rent runs 14% below the LA average, and home values are 28% below the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$433
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
21.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $135,043 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above LA average
Unemployment in Morgan City
Unemployment in St. Mary Parish, which includes Morgan City, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Morgan City: St. Mary Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Mary Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Morgan City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26 min avg
How Morgan City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Morgan City, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 58 mi
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Regional airport · few flights421k passengers boarded in 2025
- 60 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M 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 34% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Morgan City runs 34% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
440.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,240.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Morgan City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Mary County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Mary Parish, which includes Morgan City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Winter Storm | $200,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Hail | $20.0M |
| 2023 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | Hail | $1,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | Flash Flood | $3,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $505,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Mary Parish, county-wide
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. James Parish, LA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 33 miles from Morgan City) is typically good — 337 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
337
per year
Moderate Days
22
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. James Parish, LA (33 mi away)
Climate90°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Morgan City has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
58.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 45°F | 4.99" |
| Feb | 67°F | 49°F | 3.27" |
| Mar | 72°F | 55°F | 3.86" |
| Apr | 78°F | 61°F | 4.02" |
| May | 84°F | 69°F | 4.55" |
| Jun | 89°F | 75°F | 7.02" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.23" |
| Aug | 90°F | 76°F | 7.27" |
| Sep | 88°F | 73°F | 5.40" |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 4.03" |
| Nov | 72°F | 53°F | 3.91" |
| Dec | 66°F | 48°F | 3.96" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Morgan City
Morgan City has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Ochsner St Mary
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Morgan City
Morgan City's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 64 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Morgan City
Morgan City has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (64 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
64 mi awayNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
70 mi awayPublic Libraries in Morgan City
Morgan City Public Library
220 Everett Street, Morgan City
Cities Near Morgan City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Morgan City FAQ
Is Morgan City, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Morgan City's median rent is $917/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,474/year. Median home value is $155,200.
Is Morgan City, Louisiana safe?⌄
Morgan City's violent crime rate was 441 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2240 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Morgan City, Louisiana?⌄
St. Mary Parish, which includes Morgan City, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Morgan City, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Morgan City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $917/month and median household income is $56,474/year. The median home value is $155,200. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Morgan City, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Morgan City is 26 minutes, which is about 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