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Fort Morgan, Colorado

city · Morgan County

At a glance

11,605
Population
$313,400
Median home value (all homes)
3% above U.S. median
$335,392
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,067/mo
Median rent
21% below U.S. median
$64,158
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
16.8 min
Average commute
91.3%
Homes with broadband
99.86%
Locations with fiber available
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost41% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college48 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college64 mi
High school graduates84.9%
College graduates18.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Fort Morgan Economic Development
The Fort Morgan Economic Development and Marketing department promotes development with incentives, utilities access, and a fiber optic network to attract businesses to Fort Morgan, CO.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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