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Morehouse, MO


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Morehouse, Missouri

Morehouse, Missouri, in New Madrid county, is 89 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 119 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 1,015.

The People and Families of Morehouse

In Morehouse, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morehouse had a median family income of $30,144.

Morehouse Housing

In Morehouse, 78% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Morehouse, 92% of commuters drive to work. In Morehouse, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Morehouse strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMorehouse Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Morehouse Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Morehouse, MO

Comparing Morehouse to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity66
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime11
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