What are the schools like in Morse, TX?

Morse is served primarily by PRINGLE-MORSE CISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.8:1.

What is the median household income in Morse?

The median household income in Morse, TX is $61,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Morse, TX?

Morse has an average high temperature of 49.0°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Morse, TX affordable or expensive?

Morse's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Morse is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $103,100 and the median rent is $650 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Morse, TX?

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

Is Morse, TX a Good Place to Live?

Morse is a small town of 242 in Texas, with a median household income of $61,875 . Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Morse stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

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

All Morse 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: 88.3

Morse's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Morse costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Morse, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$103,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$650	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

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

Schools & Education

Morse is served primarily by PRINGLE-MORSE CISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Morse, TX	National Avg
School District	PRINGLE-MORSE CISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Morse sees average highs of 49.0°F in January and 93.1°F in July, with 20.6 inches of annual precipitation and 11.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Morse, TX
Average High — January	49.0°F
Average High — July	93.1°F
Annual Precipitation	20.6"
Annual Snowfall	11.8"

Demographics

Metric	Morse, TX	National Avg
Population	242	—
Median Age	23.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	40.5%	22.2%
65 and over	2.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gruver, TX 14 mi Stinnett, TX 17 mi Spearman, TX 18 mi Sunray, TX 20 mi Sanford, TX 25 mi

ZIP Codes in Morse

Morse, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79062

Morse vs Other Cities

Morse, TX vs Gruver, TX Morse, TX vs Stinnett, TX Morse, TX vs Spearman, TX Morse, TX vs Sunray, TX Morse, TX vs Sanford, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morse, TX affordable or expensive?

Morse's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Morse roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $103,100 and median rent is $650/month.

What is the crime rate in Morse, TX?

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

What are the schools like in Morse?

Public schools in Morse are operated by PRINGLE-MORSE CISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1. 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Morse, TX a good place to live?

Morse, TX has a population of 242, a median household income of $61,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Morse?

Morse averages 49.0°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.6 inches with about 11.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Morse?

Morse, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79062.

What is the population of Morse?

The population of Morse, Texas is 242 with a median age of 23.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Morse?

Key numbers for living in Morse: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $103,100, median household income $61,875, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Morse side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.