At a Glance
Median Income
$56,082
$22,711 per capita
Home Value
$115,000
Zillow: $188,584
Median Rent
$860/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morris residents earn a median household income of $56,082 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,711. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 824 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morris is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,584. Median rent is $860/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Morris reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 282/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Morris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morris has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,557
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density1,276/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,082
Per Capita$22,711
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,000
Rent$860
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$188,584
Housing Units683
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property282/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault71/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death15,058/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation731 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Morris was founded in 1904.
The median home in Morris was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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