The Town FilesMorganfield, Kentucky
City in Union County · population 3,256 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $113,600
- Household income
- $65,829
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 45.9
Morganfield is a city of 3,256 people in Union County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $113,600, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Kentucky towns.
How Morganfield ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Morganfield is worth $113,600, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $65,829, which is more affordable than 94% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $852 a month. 57.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morganfield | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,600 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $852 | $837 |
| Median household income | $65,829 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 57.3% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Morganfield
| People | Morganfield | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 88.6% |
Weather in Morganfield
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.9 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morganfield since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 16, 2025 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 28, 2009.
Severe weather in Union County since 1996
Union County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Union County
Union County had 5,225 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,075 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Morganfield itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Morganfield
6 public schools with 1,497 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | 9-12 | 666 | 17.5 |
| Union County Middle School | 6-8 | 394 | 12.3 |
| Morganfield Elementary School | K-5 | 315 | 10.9 |
| Union County Preschool and Headstart | PK-PK | 97 | 97.0 |
| Union County Learning Academy | 6-12 | 25 | 12.5 |
| Union County Area Vocational Ed Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Morganfield
- Mount Vernon, IN17.2 mi · 6,493 people · home $163,300
- Henderson, KY19.4 mi · 27,981 people · home $160,100
- Providence, KY21.2 mi · 2,892 people · home $60,300
- Marion, KY27.0 mi · 2,916 people · home $97,300
- Evansville, IN28.0 mi · 117,298 people · home $143,100
Morganfield questions
Is Morganfield, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morganfield scores better for retirees than 38% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 69%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.9).
How much does a house cost in Morganfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Morganfield is valued at $113,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,829, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $852 a month.
What is the weather like in Morganfield?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 7.9 inches of snow.
Does Morganfield get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morganfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 16, 2025. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)