What are the schools like in Morgantown, IN?

Morgantown is served primarily by Brown County School Corporation. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Morgantown?

The median household income in Morgantown, IN is $50,257 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.0%.

What is the weather like in Morgantown, IN?

Morgantown has an average high temperature of 36.3°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.7 inches.

Morgantown, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Morgantown, IN affordable or expensive?

Morgantown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Morgantown is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $122,900 and the median rent is $854 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Morgantown, IN?

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

Is Morgantown, IN a Good Place to Live?

Morgantown is a small town of 1,293 in Indiana, with a median household income of $50,257 and a 19.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Morgantown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Morgantown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Morgantown 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: 94.6

Morgantown's overall cost of living index is 94.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Morgantown costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Morgantown, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$854	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,257	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Morgantown is served primarily by Brown County School Corporation. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Morgantown, IN	National Avg
School District	Brown County School Corporation	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Morgantown sees average highs of 36.3°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 19.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Morgantown, IN
Average High — January	36.3°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	19.7"

Demographics

Metric	Morgantown, IN	National Avg
Population	1,293	—
Median Age	36.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	29.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Morgantown

Morgantown, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46160

Morgantown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morgantown, IN affordable or expensive?

Morgantown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Morgantown roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $122,900 and median rent is $854/month.

What is the crime rate in Morgantown, IN?

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

What are the schools like in Morgantown?

Public schools in Morgantown are operated by Brown County School Corporation. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 7.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Morgantown, IN a good place to live?

Morgantown, IN has a population of 1,293, a median household income of $50,257, and an unemployment rate of 19.0%. 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 Morgantown?

Morgantown averages 36.3°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 19.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Morgantown?

Morgantown, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46160.

What is the population of Morgantown?

The population of Morgantown, Indiana is 1,293 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Morgantown?

Key numbers for living in Morgantown: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $122,900, median household income $50,257, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Morgantown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.