The Town FilesFort Morgan, Colorado
City in Morgan County · population 11,597 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $313,400
- Household income
- $64,158
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 33.5
Fort Morgan is a city of 11,597 people in Morgan County, Colorado. The median home is worth $313,400, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 90% of Colorado towns, more walkable than 84% of Colorado towns, more vibrant than 74% of Colorado towns.
How Fort Morgan ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fort Morgan is worth $313,400, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $64,158, which is more affordable than 57% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,067 a month. 58.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fort Morgan | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $313,400 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,067 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $64,158 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 58.2% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fort Morgan
| People | Fort Morgan | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 16.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 92.9% |
Weather in Fort Morgan
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 12.7°F. About 14.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.7 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 170 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Morgan since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 29, 2018 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 7, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 156 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 30, 1989.
Severe weather in Morgan County since 1996
Morgan County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 12, 2013 | Flood | EM-3365: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Morgan County
Morgan County had 13,106 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,874 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Fort Morgan itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Fort Morgan
9 public schools with 3,464 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Morgan High School | 9-12 | 910 | 16.9 |
| Fort Morgan Middle School | 6-8 | 772 | 15.8 |
| Sherman Early Childhood Center | PK-K | 449 | 16.6 |
| Columbine Elementary School | 1-5 | 398 | 16.6 |
| Baker Elementary School | 1-5 | 305 | 14.5 |
| Green Acres Elementary School | 1-5 | 296 | 14.8 |
| Pioneer Elementary School | 1-5 | 258 | 12.3 |
| Lincoln High School | 9-12 | 39 | 7.8 |
| Innovative Connections High School | 10-12 | 37 | 18.5 |
Towns near Fort Morgan
- Log Lane Village, CO2.4 mi · 913 people · home $149,200
- Brush, CO8.0 mi · 5,339 people · home $273,000
- Wiggins, CO15.1 mi · 1,401 people · home $363,400
Fort Morgan questions
Is Fort Morgan, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fort Morgan scores better for retirees than 19% of Colorado towns and quieter than 22%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.5).
How much does a house cost in Fort Morgan?
The median owner-occupied home in Fort Morgan is valued at $313,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,158, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,067 a month.
What is the weather like in Fort Morgan?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 12.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.3 inches of precipitation a year and 22.7 inches of snow.
Does Fort Morgan get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Morgan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 29, 2018. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)