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Morley, MI
Village in Mecosta County, Michigan.
Population
624
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
697
ZIP codes
0
Morley and its ZIP codes
Morley at a glance
- Morley is about 3.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,750 a year, 43% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,500 (47% below Michigan) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Morley, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morley, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,750
Poverty rate
34.0%
Median home value
$122,500
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
31.7
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (132), Irish Americans (70), Polish Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mecosta County. PPP loans are for Morley.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,793
12,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,058
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$347M
FY 2026, $8,748 per person
How people get to work
Morley, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morley, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
184
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 13°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morley, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Morley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StanwoodVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Howard CityVillage | 6.9 mi | 2.4 |
| LakeviewVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Canadian LakesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10.3 |
| PiersonVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| TrufantCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| MecostaVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Sand LakeVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Big RapidsCity | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| White CloudCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| NewaygoCity | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| Cedar SpringsCity | 19 mi | 2 |
| ParisCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| GrantCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| EdmoreVillage | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| McBrideVillage | 22 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morley, MI in?
- Morley is in Mecosta County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Morley, MI?
- About 624 people live in Morley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morley?
- Nearby places include Stanwood (6.2 mi), Howard City (6.9 mi), Lakeview (9.2 mi), Canadian Lakes (10 mi), Pierson (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023