The Town FilesMount Morris, Michigan
Township in Genesee County · population 20,024 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $95,300
- Household income
- $46,535
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 35.8
Mount Morris is a township of 20,024 people in Genesee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $95,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better transit than 87% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 82% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 81% of Michigan towns.
How Mount Morris ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mount Morris is worth $95,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $46,535, which is more affordable than 94% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $932 a month. 66.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Morris | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $932 | $955 |
| Median household income | $46,535 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Mount Morris
| People | Mount Morris | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Mount Morris
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 16.0°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Morris since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on June 8, 1953 about 0.5 miles from the town center and killed 116. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 120 deaths and 906 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 9, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Genesee County since 1996
Genesee County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| January 16, 2016 | Toxic Substances | EM-3375: Contaminated Water |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Genesee County
Genesee County had 133,787 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,798 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Mount Morris itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Towns near Mount Morris
- Beecher, MI2.8 mi · 8,840 people · home $51,500
- Mount Morris, MI3.5 mi · 3,170 people · home $86,600
- Flushing, MI4.7 mi · 8,411 people · home $204,500
- Flint, MI5.8 mi · 81,252 people · home $53,500
- Flushing, MI5.8 mi · 10,701 people · home $213,600
- Clio, MI6.0 mi · 2,525 people · home $138,200
- Vienna, MI6.1 mi · 13,301 people · home $199,300
- Flint, MI6.1 mi · 31,447 people · home $158,600
Mount Morris questions
Is Mount Morris, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Morris scores better for retirees than 5% of Michigan towns and quieter than 13%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Mount Morris?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Morris is valued at $95,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,535, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $932 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Morris?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 16.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Mount Morris get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Morris since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on June 8, 1953. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)