The Town FilesMount Morris, Michigan
City in Genesee County · population 3,170 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,600
- Household income
- $48,794
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 33.0
Mount Morris is a city of 3,170 people in Genesee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $86,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 97% of Michigan towns, better transit than 96% of Michigan towns.
How Mount Morris 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 Mount Morris is worth $86,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $48,794, which is more affordable than 97% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,001 a month. 55.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Morris | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,001 | $955 |
| Median household income | $48,794 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mount Morris
| People | Mount Morris | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Mount Morris
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 14.9°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Morris since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on June 8, 1953 about 1.2 miles from the town center and killed 116. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 120 deaths and 909 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 9, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Genesee County since 1996
Genesee County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| January 16, 2016 | Toxic Substances | EM-3375: Contaminated Water |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Genesee County
Genesee County had 133,787 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,798 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Mount Morris itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Mount Morris
8 public schools with 1,977 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA Johnson Memorial HS | 9-12 | 438 | 19.0 |
| Mt Morris Middle School | 6-8 | 331 | 17.4 |
| Dailey Elementary School | PK-7 | 328 | 16.4 |
| Beecher High School | 7-12 | 228 | 15.2 |
| Pinehurst Early Elementary | PK-1 | 217 | 16.7 |
| Moore Elementary School | 2-3 | 205 | 22.8 |
| Montague Elementary School | 4-5 | 171 | 24.4 |
| Mt Morris Education and Community Center | 6-12 | 59 | 14.8 |
Towns near Mount Morris
- Beecher, MI1.9 mi · 8,840 people · home $51,500
- Mount Morris, MI3.5 mi · 20,024 people · home $95,300
- Genesee, MI3.8 mi · 20,581 people · home $125,400
- Clio, MI4.5 mi · 2,525 people · home $138,200
- Thetford, MI5.1 mi · 6,640 people · home $203,900
- Vienna, MI5.3 mi · 13,301 people · home $199,300
- Flint, MI6.5 mi · 81,252 people · home $53,500
- Flushing, MI8.2 mi · 8,411 people · home $204,500
Mount Morris questions
Is Mount Morris, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Morris scores better for retirees than 0% of Michigan towns and quieter than 0%. 9.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Mount Morris?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Morris is valued at $86,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,794, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $1,001 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Morris?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Mount Morris get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Morris since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on June 8, 1953. 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)