Morganfield City Property Records in Kentucky

Morganfield is the county seat of Union County in western Kentucky, in an agricultural region near the Ohio River. Land records are held in the county courthouse downtown.

The Union County Clerk is the office where deeds, mortgages, releases and easements are recorded and can be searched. The Union County Property Valuation Administrator maintains property assessments, ownership data and parcel maps, which is helpful for farmland and residential lots alike. Property taxes are collected by the Union County Sheriff. Foreclosures, probate and quiet-title cases are heard in Union Circuit Court. Questions about city zoning may go to the City of Morganfield, and statewide assessment guidance is available from the Kentucky Department of Revenue.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$63,546
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$116,100
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$900
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.78%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$830 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
56%
Population
Population:
3,208

Morganfield Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Morganfield, Kentucky. It groups incidents into violent crimes, such as murder, robbery, and assault, and property crimes, such as burglary and motor vehicle theft, and shows how many were reported in each category.

The figures show no reported murders or robberies, 1 reported assault, and 24 property crimes. Of the property crimes, 3 were burglaries and 1 was a motor vehicle theft.

These counts give a snapshot of the crime reported in the city. They show which types of crime were reported and how often, but they do not explain the circumstances behind each incident or how crime in Morganfield compares with other places.

Robberies
Robberies:
0
Burglary
Burglary:
3
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
1
Theft
Theft:
20
Assault
Assault:
1
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
0

What Is the Population Profile of Morganfield

This section shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Morganfield. The largest group is White residents, at 89% (2,853 people), followed by Black residents at 9% (280 people) and residents of two or more races at 1% (46 people). Hispanic residents make up 0.90% (29 people), and the remaining listed groups have no reported residents.

White
89%
2,853
Black
9%
280
Two + Races
1%
46
Hispanic
0.90%
29
Asian
0%
0
Other Race
0%
0
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Morganfield, Ratings Compared Across Kentucky B-

Morganfield's city ratings cover several aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Cost of Living (A), Good for Retirees (A), and Weather (B). Other notable ratings include Good for Young Professionals (B), Jobs (B), and Housing (B-), while Public Schools receives a C-. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
C+
Nightlife
Nightlife
C+
Weather
Weather
B
Commute
Commute
C+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
C+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
C+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
C+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B-
Good for Families
Good for Families
B-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
B
Walkability
Walkability
C

How Educated Is Morganfield

Morganfield's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (37%), Some College (19%), and Associate Degree (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
37%
Some College
19%
Associate Degree
15%
Bachelor Degree
10%
Below High School
8%
Masters Degree
6%
Doctorate
0.38%

When Were Homes Built

Morganfield's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (31%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (27%) and 1980 - 1999 (24%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
31%
1960 - 1979
27%
1980 - 1999
24%
Before 1939
10%
2000 - Present
8%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Morganfield's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (43%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (40%) and 4 Bedrooms (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
43%
2 Bedrooms
40%
4 Bedrooms
13%
1 Bedroom
3%
5 or More Bedrooms
0.95%
No Bedrooms
0.65%

What Is the Average Age

Morganfield's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (29%), 25 - 34 (16%), and Under 10 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
29%
25 - 34
16%
Under 10
13%
45 - 54
12%
10 - 17
9%
35 - 44
9%
55 - 64
8%
18 - 24
5%

Property Market Trends at Morganfield

Morganfield's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $116,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $830 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Morganfield's dynamic real estate landscape.

Morganfield Assessor Office

Union County Property Valuation Administrator Office

Street:
100 West Main Street
City:
Morganfield
County:
Union
State:
KY
Zip Code:
42437
Phone:
270-389-1933
Fax:
270-389-2276
Hours:
Monday - Friday (8AM - 4PM)

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