Fort Morgan

62°F
Current Population
11,364
Elevation Level
4327 ft

About Fort Morgan

The City of Fort Morgan is home to approximately 11,000 residents in the Eastern Plains of Colorado, about 80 miles northeast of Denver. It is a commercial, industrial, and recreational hub for Northeast Colorado. 

One thing that sets Fort Morgan apart is that all utilities are municipally owned and operated, including electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and sanitation. This not only assures residents prompt local service and low utility rates but offers many more employment opportunities than most cities of similar size. The city is also home to numerous parks and open spaces, a library/museum complex, a community swimming pool, the municipal golf course, and the municipal airport. 

Explore Fort Morgan

Entertainment & Culture

  • Riverside Park is one of Fort Morgan’s most popular parks. 

  • The Fort Morgan Museum tells the stories of Fort Morgan and Morgan county through permanent and temporary exhibits, educational program, and cataloged artifacts. 

  •  To learn more about Fort Morgan, visit the Fort Morgan website

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Popular Restaurants

Check out the dining options and grab a quick bite in Fort Morgan!

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Parks

There are a lot of ways to get outside and enjoy the Fort Morgan area. Hike trails in the Pawnee National Grassland and get out on the water by visiting Jackson Lake State Park!

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About the Community

Baker Central School

Summary
  • District
  • Phone
  • Address (unavailable)
  • County
  • Grade -
  • Instructional Level
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten Yes
  • Kindergarten Yes
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program No
  • Gifted and Talended Program No
  • Elementary School Indicator No
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct
  • Total Reported Enrollment
  • Student Teacher Ratio

Columbine Elementary School

Summary
  • District Morgan County School District Re-3
  • Phone (720) 424-8510
  • Address 815 WEST ST
  • County Morgan County
  • Grade 01 - 05
  • Instructional Level Elementary School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten No
  • Kindergarten No
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program No
  • Gifted and Talended Program No
  • Elementary School Indicator Yes
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct -10% to -15%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 250
  • Student Teacher Ratio 14

Fort Morgan Middle School

Summary
  • District Morgan County School District Re-3
  • Phone (970) 867-8253
  • Address 605 EDU AVE
  • County Morgan County
  • Grade 06 - 08
  • Instructional Level Middle School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten No
  • Kindergarten No
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program No
  • Gifted and Talended Program Yes
  • Elementary School Indicator No
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct +5% to +10%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 720
  • Student Teacher Ratio 14

Green Acres Elementary School

Summary
  • District Morgan County School District Re-3
  • Phone (970) 867-5460
  • Address 930 SHERMAN ST
  • County Morgan County
  • Grade 01 - 05
  • Instructional Level Elementary School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten No
  • Kindergarten No
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program No
  • Gifted and Talended Program No
  • Elementary School Indicator Yes
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct +1% to +5%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 345
  • Student Teacher Ratio 13

Lincoln High School

Summary
  • District Morgan County School District Re-3
  • Phone (970) 867-2924
  • Address 230 WALNUT ST
  • County Morgan County
  • Grade 09 - 12
  • Instructional Level High School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten No
  • Kindergarten No
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program No
  • Gifted and Talended Program Yes
  • Elementary School Indicator No
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct No Change
  • Total Reported Enrollment 29
  • Student Teacher Ratio 9

Pioneer Elementary School

Summary
  • District Morgan County School District Re-3
  • Phone (970) 867-2080
  • Address 415 SPRUCE ST
  • County Morgan County
  • Grade 01 - 05
  • Instructional Level Elementary School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten No
  • Kindergarten No
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program No
  • Gifted and Talended Program Yes
  • Elementary School Indicator Yes
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct +1% to +5%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 332
  • Student Teacher Ratio 14

Sherman Early Childhood Center

Summary
  • District Morgan County School District Re-3
  • Phone (970) 867-2998
  • Address 300 SHERMAN ST
  • County Morgan County
  • Grade PK - KN
  • Instructional Level Elementary School
Programs and Services Available
  • Pre-Kindergarten Yes
  • Kindergarten Yes
  • Magnet School No
  • Charter School No
  • The International Baccalureate No
  • Advanced Placement No
  • Before and After School Program No
  • Gifted and Talended Program No
  • Elementary School Indicator Yes
  • Middle School Indicator No
  • High School Indicator No
Enrollment and Attendance
  • Enrollment Change Pct More than +50%
  • Total Reported Enrollment 600
  • Student Teacher Ratio 15

Population, Weather and Economics

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Population

Population Details
  • Population 11,364
  • Population 5 Yr Projection 11,837
Households
  • Total Households 4,002
  • Households 5 Yr Projection 4,171
  • Average Size of Household 3.00
  • Households With Children 1,540

Climate & Weather

Summary
  • Annual Precip In 13.13
  • Avg Jan Low Temp 10.10
  • Avg Jul Low Temp 59.90
  • Avg Jan High Temp 39.80
  • Avg Jul High Temp 91.10
Indexes
  • Ozone Index 117
  • Air Pollution Index 126
  • Earthquake Index 27
  • Hail Index 256
  • Tornado Index 144
  • Wind Index 111

Economics

  • Housing Median Built Yr 1963
  • Maintenance and Insurance Cost 96
  • Health Care Cost 109
  • Transportation Cost 99