At a Glance
Median Income
$63,807
$37,720 per capita
Home Value
$185,200
Zillow: $214,600
Median Rent
$841/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.4% smoking rate
How Morris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morris a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morris residents earn a median household income of $63,807 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,720. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 390 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morris is $185,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,600. Median rent is $841/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
36.6% of adults in Morris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morris has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,092
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,083/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,807
Per Capita$37,720
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$816M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,218
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,200
Rent$841
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$214,600
Housing Units2,268
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death3,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,153 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute12 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Morris was founded in 1871.
The median home in Morris was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
10.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.