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Morley, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 96 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +9.1%
Males: 37  (38.8%)
Females: 59  (61.2%)
Median resident age:

56.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52312

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,129 (it was $44,375 in 2000)
Morley:

$35,129
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,722 (it was $22,167 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $61,616 (it was $48,800 in 2000)
Morley:

$61,616
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $69,401; detached houses: $69,244
March 2022 cost of living index in Morley: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.5%

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Ancestries: German (40.0%), European (13.3%), Irish (13.3%), Pennsylvania German (13.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/26/1925

Elevation: 796 feet

Land area: 0.10 square miles.

Population density: 962 people per square mile   (low).

Morley, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $752 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $483 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (21.7 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (119.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (183.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Olin, IA (2.4 miles ),
Martelle, IA (2.4 miles ),
Mechanicsville, IA (2.7 miles ),
Anamosa, IA (2.7 miles ),
Stone City, IA (3.0 miles),
Stanwood, IA (3.1 miles ),
Lisbon, IA (3.1 miles ),
Mount Vernon, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 42.01 N, Longitude: 91.25 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Morley, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Morley, IA in 2022

Morley satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+3.5%).

Average climate in Morley, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Morley, Iowa average temperatures Morley, Iowa average precipitation Morley, Iowa humidity Morley, Iowa wind speed Morley, Iowa snowfall Morley, Iowa sunshine Morley, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.217. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.217
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 3.43. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.43
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.268. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.268
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 13.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Morley-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.8 miles away from the Morley city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 19.6 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Morley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 123% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 303.2 miles away from Morley center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 282.6 miles away from Morley center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 303.2 miles away from Morley center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 126.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 333.2 miles away from Morley center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 303.0 miles away from Morley center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jones County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Morley topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Morley:

  • JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; ANAMOSA, IA)
  • CLARENCE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CLARENCE, IA)
  • MONTICELLO NURSING AND REHAB CEN (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MONTICELLO, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Morley:

  • Kirkwood Community College (about 22 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; Full-time enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Iowa (about 29 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 48 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 48 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 49 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Augustana College (about 51 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Ashford University (about 55 miles; Clinton, IA; FT enrollment: 73,330)

Library in Morley:

  • MORLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $9,133; Location: 507 VINE ST; 4,811 books; 51 audio materials; 2,102 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 12 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Morley: Morley Library (A), Morley Community Building (B), Morley City Hall (C), Morley Fire Department First Responders (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Morley: Faith United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Morley: Miller Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Jones County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

18.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Morley:

Marital status in Morley, IA
  • Never married: 31.2%
  • Now married: 42.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 17.2%

For population 25 years and over in Morley:

  • High school or higher: 80.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Morley, IA (based on Jones County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,30822
Catholic3,4634
Evangelical Protestant1,1229
Other71
None10,738-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jones County:

7.5%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Jones County:

27.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.0%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Morley government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $14,000 ($145.83)
    Water Utilities: $14,000 ($145.83)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($72.92)
    Libraries: $7,000 ($72.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($72.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($62.50)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($41.67)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($20.83)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($20.83)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($10.42)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($10.42)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($10.42)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $2,000 ($20.83)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $10,000 ($104.17)

Morley government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($62.50)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $15,000 ($156.25)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($10.42)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($10.42)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $13,000 ($135.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($93.75)
    Other: $1,000 ($10.42)
  • Tax - Property: $9,000 ($93.75)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $8,000 ($83.33)

Morley government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $150,000 ($1562.50)

Strongest AM radio stations in Morley:

  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KMJM (1360 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Morley:

  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRNL-FM (89.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IA; Owner: CORNELL COLLEGE)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Morley:

  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K17ET (Channel 17; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KCDE-LP (Channel 67; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCDR-LP (Channel 55; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHHH-LP (Channel 57; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRUB-LP (Channel 65; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 118ft / 36.5mTotal length
  • 5,280Total average daily traffic
  • 290Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,280Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Morley, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 21990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Morley, IA

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N0CWP, Grant Date: 04/12/1999, Expiration Date: 04/12/2009, Cancellation Date: 04/13/2011, Registrant: James R Mc Clintock, 301 Vine St Box 462, Morley, IA 52312


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Morley, IA
  • 88.5%Utility gas
  • 7.7%Electricity
  • 3.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Morley, IA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Morley compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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