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Fort Morgan, CO

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Population
11,841
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,327 ft
Median Home Value
$313,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,158
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityEvans, Colorado51 miles away · 22,500 residents.

About Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan is the county seat of Morgan County, on Colorado's eastern plains. Its origins trace to Camp Wardwell, established in 1865 along the Overland Trail to protect travelers and supplies moving between Denver and the mining regions. The city remains rooted in agriculture, with Morgan Community College, food processing, rail, and regional services all part of daily life. Fort Morgan feels practical and plains-oriented, with immigrant communities, big skies, and a working economy that feels far from resort Colorado.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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