Signals
Fort Morgan
Lexington
Growth
35 · Bottom 26%
vs38 · Bottom 31%
Climate
55 · Bottom 12%
vs60 · Bottom 24%
Physical resilience
26 · Bottom 15%
vs18 · Bottom 8%
Housing affordability
82 · Bottom 22%
vs100 · Top 27%
Access
77 · Top 48%
vs64 · Bottom 27%
Economic stability
67 · Top 29%
vs78 · Top 16%
Measured values
| Metric | Fort Morgan | Lexington | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,520 | 26,242 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $73,278 | $70,652 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $32,280 | $39,674 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 23/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $338,600 | $169,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,025 | $921 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 67.3% | 67.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 18.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 14.3% | 10.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 39 | 38 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 1.3 | 1.4 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | -66.1% | -7.3% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 90°F | 86°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 13°F | 15°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 14.3" | 23.4" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 45 mi | 52 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 19.2 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 37.5 | 36.4 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Fort Morgan
Elevated or high exposure: hail, cold wave, tornado.
Lexington
Elevated or high exposure: hail, strong wind, tornado.
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