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Mount Morris, IL


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Mount Morris, Illinois

Mount Morris, Illinois, in Ogle county, is 23 miles SW of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 92 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Rockford metropolitan area. Mount Morris contains a population of approximately 3,013.

The People and Families of Mount Morris

In Mount Morris, about 56% of adults are married.

Mount Morris boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Morris had a median family income of $51,019.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mount Morris favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Mount Morris Housing

Mount Morris has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Mount Morris, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Mount Morris -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Mount Morris strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Mount Morris Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Mount Morris Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mount Morris Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Mount Morris Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Mount Morris, IL

Comparing Mount Morris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity66
Male Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing59
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built33

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