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Mount Morris
  • Town in Illinois
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Mount Morris

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B
    Mount Morris is a town in Illinois with a population of 3,044. Mount Morris is in Ogle County. Living in Mount Morris offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Mount Morris and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Mount Morris are above average.
    Population
    3,044
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $109,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $467
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      108.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      108.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      717.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      23%
    • 10-17 years
      2%
    • 18-24 years
      2%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      5%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      31%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Mount Morris

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $34,728
    National
    $69,021
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