What are the schools like in Mount Morris, IL?

School district data for Mount Morris is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Mount Morris?

The median household income in Mount Morris, IL is $38,359 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Mount Morris, IL?

Mount Morris has an average high temperature of 30.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.3 inches.

Mount Morris, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mount Morris, IL affordable or expensive?

Mount Morris's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mount Morris is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $122,700 and the median rent is $488 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Morris, IL?

Crime rate data for Mount Morris is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Mount Morris, IL a Good Place to Live?

Mount Morris is a small town of 2,853 in Illinois, with a median household income of $38,359 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Mount Morris stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mount Morris is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mount Morris city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.5

Mount Morris's overall cost of living index is 88.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mount Morris costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mount Morris, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$488	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,359	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Mount Morris is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Mount Morris, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Morris sees average highs of 30.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 32.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Morris, IL
Average High — January	30.1°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	32.3"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Morris, IL	National Avg
Population	2,853	—
Median Age	45.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	32.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Leaf River, IL 5 mi Oregon, IL 5 mi Adeline, IL 7 mi Polo, IL 9 mi Forreston, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Mount Morris

Mount Morris, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61054

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Morris, IL affordable or expensive?

Mount Morris's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mount Morris roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $122,700 and median rent is $488/month.

What is the crime rate in Mount Morris, IL?

Crime data for Mount Morris is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Mount Morris?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Mount Morris, IL a good place to live?

Mount Morris, IL has a population of 2,853, a median household income of $38,359, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mount Morris?

Mount Morris averages 30.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 32.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mount Morris?

Mount Morris, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61054.

What is the population of Mount Morris?

The population of Mount Morris, Illinois is 2,853 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Morris?

Key numbers for living in Mount Morris: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $122,700, median household income $38,359. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Morris side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.