Morgan
Indiana

What stands out

What stands out about Morgan County: homeownership is in the top 8% of American counties (82%), the property tax rate is in the bottom 10% of American counties (0.47%), and the median household income is in the top 14% of American counties ($79,134). Within Indiana it ranks 8th of 92 counties for homeownership.

Where you are

You live in Morgan County, Indiana. 71,757 people live here with you. The population grew 1.3% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +977).

Indiana has a flat income tax just under 3% and most counties add their own income tax on top, typically 1% to 2.5%. Property taxes are capped by the state constitution at 1% of assessed value for homesteads. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and the Chicago suburbs in Lake County account for most of the growth; the rest of the state is affordable and slow-changing.

Money

The typical household here brings in $79,134 a year, higher than 86% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $49,967. Unemployment runs 2.8%, lower than 73% of American counties. 8% of workers work from home.

Indiana takes 2.9% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,334 a year.

Home

The median home costs $301K, pricier than 70% of American counties, about 2.2 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $927 a month. Property tax is 0.47% of home value, roughly $953 a year on that median home, lower than 90% of American counties. 82% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.6 per 1,000 residents, lower than 65% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 19 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 75.8 years, longer than 50% of American counties. There are 72 active physicians in the county, about 10.0 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 5.0 of 5 stars. 8.4% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.19 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 82% of American counties. 90% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 54 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 67% of eligible voters turned out. Under Indiana law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 54°F, highs near 64 and lows near 43, colder than 59% of American counties. About 44 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 63 out of 100, riskier than 63% of American counties; the county has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 239 Mbps down, faster than 69% of American counties. There are 12 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.