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Morrill, KS

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Affordability Score: 83/100

Population: 425 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Morrill, KS aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 425 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A- (83/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $89,375, median home value of $98,500, median rent of per month, and 34.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $877 per month (studio $643, 1BR $668, 3BR $1,143, 4BR $1,162). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $4,971 per year, consuming 6% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Morrill, KS include income, housing, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 3.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$89,375
Median household income
Education C
34.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
1.1x
Home value $98,500 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$877/mo
2BR fair market rent (12% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A
$4,971/yr
Center-based infant care (6% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$89,375
▲ 44% vs national
Per Capita Income
$36,608
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$98,500
▼ 64% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
98.4%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$877/mo
▼ 27% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$643
1BR
$668
2BR
$877
3BR
$1,143
4BR
$1,162

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
▲ 5 ppt vs national
High School+
62.5%
Median Age
43.7
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$4,971/yr
6% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,075/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,075/yr
School-Age (Center)
$4,285/yr

What This Means

Morrill, KS receives an overall affordability grade of A- (83/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 425. This area performs well in income and housing and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Morrill, KS affordable?
Morrill, KS receives an overall affordability grade of A- (83/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $89,375. Median home value is $98,500.
What is the cost of living in Morrill?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $877/mo. Infant childcare $4,971/yr. Median home value $98,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →