Georgia
Morgan County Rankings & Report Card
Grades, state rankings, and benchmark comparisons across 12 metrics
Morgan County earns 4 A-grades across 12 metrics — here's the complete report card with state rankings and benchmarks.
Morgan County outperforms benchmarks in Unemployment Rate, Property Tax Rate, Rent Burden, Unemployment Rate. These gaps represent both challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs who can fill unmet needs.
Key Indicators
Overall Score
68/100
A-Grades
4
of 12 metrics
Metrics Graded
12
Best Ranking
Top 92%
median income
County Profile
Normalized scores (0-100%) across all graded metrics
Median Income
#14 of 159
Unemployment Rate
#17 of 159
Violent Crime Rate
#102 of 159
Property Crime Rate
#102 of 159
Property Tax Rate
#40 of 159
Broadband Pct
#61 of 159
Disaster Risk
#49 of 159
County Health Score
#27 of 160
Rent Burden
Housing Affordability
Unemployment Rate
#17 of 159
Disaster Risk
#49 of 159
State Rankings
| Metric | Grade | Trend | Rank | Percentile | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Income | B- | — | #14 of 159 | 92% | Top 10% |
| Unemployment Rate | A | — | #17 of 159 | 90% | Top quartile |
| County Health Score | B | — | #27 of 160 | 84% | Top quartile |
| Property Tax Rate | A- | — | #40 of 159 | 75% | Top quartile |
| Disaster Risk | B | — | #49 of 159 | 70% | Above median |
| Disaster Risk | B | — | #49 of 159 | 70% | Above median |
| Broadband Pct | B+ | — | #61 of 159 | 62% | Above median |
| Violent Crime Rate | B | — | #102 of 159 | 36% | Below median |
| Property Crime Rate | B | — | #102 of 159 | 36% | Below median |
Benchmark Comparison
| Metric | Grade | Morgan County | Trend | Georgia | National | vs GA | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population Growth | — | — | — | 0.9% | 0.4% | — | — |
| Median Income | B- | $86K | — | $65K | $75K | 32% above | 14% above |
| Poverty Rate | — | 7.4% | — | 13.0% | 11.5% | 43% below | 35% below |
| Education (BA+) | — | 30.1% | — | 32.0% | 34.0% | 6% below | 11% below |
| Safety Score | B | — | — | 55/100 | 50/100 | — | — |
| Health Score | B | — | — | 50/100 | 50/100 | — | — |
| Property Tax Rate | A- | 81.69% | 0.92% | 1.07% | 8779% above | 7535% above | |
| Living Wage (1 Adult) | — | $19.90/hr | — | $18.41/hr | $19.32/hr | 8% above | 3% above |
| Median Rent (2BR) | — | $1,322/mo | $1,250/mo | $1,370/mo | 6% above | 4% below | |
| Broadband Access | B+ | 83.3% | — | 85.0% | 87.0% | 2% below | 4% below |
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Unemployment Rate A
- Property Tax Rate A-
- Rent Burden A+
- Unemployment Rate A
No D or F grades — solid across the board.
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Related Pages
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Dec 2024 |Next refresh: Dec 2025 |Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics |Vintage: 2024 |Last refreshed: Jan 2025 |Next refresh: Feb 2025 |Source
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Oct 2024 |Next refresh: Oct 2025 |Source