At a Glance
Median Income
$81,875
$52,601 per capita
Home Value
$163,800
Zillow: $179,512
Median Rent
$710/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.0%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morris residents earn a median household income of $81,875 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,601. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morris is $163,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,512. Median rent is $710/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Morris reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,776/100K.
Education
53.0% of adults in Morris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morris has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population546
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,875
Per Capita$52,601
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,800
Rent$710
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$179,512
Housing Units258
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,141 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.0%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+44.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Morris was built in 1938.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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