The Town FilesMorenci, Michigan
City in Lenawee County · population 2,270 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,300
- Household income
- $59,643
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 33.8
Morenci is a city of 2,270 people in Lenawee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $104,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 88% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Michigan towns, quieter than 71% of Michigan towns.
How Morenci ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Morenci is worth $104,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $59,643, which is more affordable than 98% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $846 a month. 72.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morenci | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $846 | $955 |
| Median household income | $59,643 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Morenci
| People | Morenci | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Morenci
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morenci since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 3, 1974 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 11, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 27, 1991.
Severe weather in Lenawee County since 1996
Lenawee County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Lenawee County
Lenawee County had 25,796 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,357 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Morenci itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Morenci
2 public schools with 517 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morenci Middle and High School | 6-12 | 272 | 13.0 |
| Morenci Elementary School | PK-5 | 245 | 15.3 |
Towns near Morenci
- Seneca, MI3.7 mi · 1,155 people · home $161,800
- Medina, MI4.9 mi · 1,115 people · home $165,000
- Fayette, OH6.7 mi · 1,305 people · home $94,400
- Lyons, OH7.6 mi · 602 people · home $158,300
- Fairfield, MI8.7 mi · 1,661 people · home $157,000
- Dover, MI9.5 mi · 1,662 people · home $190,000
- Hudson, MI9.8 mi · 1,499 people · home $192,000
- Wright, MI10.3 mi · 1,618 people · home $130,900
Morenci questions
Is Morenci, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morenci scores better for retirees than 52% of Michigan towns and quieter than 71%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Morenci?
The median owner-occupied home in Morenci is valued at $104,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,643, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $846 a month.
What is the weather like in Morenci?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 32.0 inches of snow.
Does Morenci get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morenci since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 3, 1974. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)