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Morning Sun, IA
City in Louisa County, Iowa.
Population
802
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,032
ZIP codes
0
Morning Sun and its ZIP codes
Morning Sun at a glance
- Morning Sun is about 18 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,350, 25% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,200 (51% below Iowa) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Morning Sun, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morning Sun, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,350
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$102,200
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (281), Irish Americans (87), Scottish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Louisa County. PPP loans are for Morning Sun.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,455
3,697 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,311
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.44M
FY 2026, $6,223 per person
How people get to work
Morning Sun, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.8%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morning Sun, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
417
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
97
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morning Sun, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Morning Sun
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YarmouthCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.7 |
| WapelloCity | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| MediapolisCity | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount UnionCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| WinfieldCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| SperryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| OakvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| GrandviewCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Columbus CityCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| New LondonCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| New Boston, ILCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| FredoniaCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Columbus JunctionCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| OldsCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| SwedesburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morning Sun, IA in?
- Morning Sun is in Louisa County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Morning Sun, IA?
- About 802 people live in Morning Sun, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morning Sun?
- Nearby places include Yarmouth (6 mi), Wapello (6.8 mi), Mediapolis (7.3 mi), Mount Union (7.7 mi), Winfield (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023