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Morrisburg, ON

Ontario

Morrisburg is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,014. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,014 Population 15/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

How Morrisburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,014
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units1,206
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Morrisburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morrisburg receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Morrisburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Morrisburg is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morrisburg is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Morrisburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 267 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow.

Morrisburg has a population of 3,014 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 201.4 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82% of residents, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

Population

3,014
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
201.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Morrisburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish 6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Morrisburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morrisburg is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 93 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Morrisburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,573
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,716
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Morrisburg is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,206 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$461,770
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units1,206

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Morrisburg receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Morrisburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Morrisburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area201.4 sq mi (521.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates44.9001°N, 75.1826°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 112 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 125 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 132 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 135 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 91 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 134 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 125 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 76 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 99 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 144 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 81 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 93 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 94 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 78 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 136 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 129 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 95 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 145 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 137 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.1 in

Morrisburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area201.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Schools in Morrisburg

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Mary-St. Cecilia Catholic School — — — —
Morrisburg Public School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Morrisburg

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
103.3 Country (US) country FLV
CJRO-FM 107.7 Carlsbad Springs, ON community radio, radio communautaire AAC 128 kbps
Country 94.1 — AAC 128 kbps
Country 106.7 country AAC 198 kbps
CKPP 107.9 "Moose FM" Prescott, ON variety hits AAC+ 57 kbps
CKVV 97.5 "Moose FM" Kemptville, ON adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps
CKVV 97.5 "Juice FM" Kemptville, ON adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps
CHOD 92.1 & 91.9 "GO FM" Cornwall, ON — AAC
CIWW CityNews Ottawa news, sport AAC+ 47 kbps

Museums in Morrisburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ST LAWRENCE POWER & EQUIPMENT MUSEUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM$140,182
ASSOCIATION FOR PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY NORTHEASTHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPO BOX 662$51,494
CLARK HOUSE PRESERVATIONHISTORY MUSEUM$11
FORSYTHE RIFLESHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HERITAGE GRIST MILL ASSOCIATIONHISTORY MUSEUM
MADRID HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION191 COUNTY ROUTE 31
NORTH COUNTRY CHILDREN'S MUSEUMCHILDREN'S MUSEUM41 ELM STREET SUITE 1063152614604
NORWOOD HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AND MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION3153532751
ROLAND GIBSON ART GALLERYART MUSEUM3152672481
ROLAND GIBSON GALLERYART MUSEUM
WEAVER MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3152672000
Aultsville Train Station
Battle of Crysler's Farm National Historic Site
Carman House Museum
Chesterville and District Heritage Centre
Doran Bay Model Ship Museum
Dundas County Archives
Upper Canada Interprative Centre

Libraries in Morrisburg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
POTSDAM PUBLIC LIBRARY2 PARK STREET0.0114,692
HEPBURN LIBRARY OF NORFOLK1 HEPBURN STREET0.016,196
HEPBURN LIBRARY OF WADDINGTON30 MAIN STREET0.014,321
HEPBURN LIBRARY OF LISBON6899 COUNTY ROUTE 100.08,887
HEPBURN LIBRARY OF MADRID11 CHURCH STREET0.08,170
NORWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY1 MORTON STREET0.06,688
Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library - Cardinal Branch0.0
SDG Library - Chesterville Branch0.0
SDG Library - Finch Branch0.0
SDG Library - Ingleside Branch0.0
SDG Library - Iroquois Branch0.0
SDG Library - Morrisburg Branch0.0
SDG Library - Williamsburg Branch0.0
SDG Library - Winchester Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Morrisburg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Potsdam Farmers MarketIves Park05/09/2015 to 10/31/2015Wed: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit

Hotels in Morrisburg

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

McIntosh Inn

Cafes in Morrisburg

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Morrisburg

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheatre
Upper Canada Playhouse

Monuments in Morrisburg

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Battle of Crysler's Farm

Theme Parks in Morrisburg

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Prehistoric World
Upper Canada Village

Clinics in Morrisburg

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St. Lawrence Medical Clinic

Dentists in Morrisburg

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altima Dental

Veterinaries in Morrisburg

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Morrisburg Animal Hospital

Train Stations in Morrisburg

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miniature Train Station
Miniature Train Station

Gas Stations in Morrisburg

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire
Canadian Tire
MacEwen
Ultramar

Banks in Morrisburg

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BMO
Scotiabank

Gyms in Morrisburg

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym

Golf Courses in Morrisburg

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iroquois Golf Club
Morrisburg Golf Course
Upper Canada Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Morrisburg

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Loon Mountain 50.0 12 930 $73 November - April — Yes
Camp Fortune 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Cascades Ski 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Cell Towers in Morrisburg

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
61 KINGSLEY RD (77428)GTOWER96
WAGNER RDTOWER94
OFF IRISH SETTLEMENT RDTOWER94
1620 COUNTY ROUTE 28 (77444)GTOWER59
45 MCGINNIS ROAD (77434)GTOWER59

Amtrak Stations in Morrisburg

3 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Massena, NY15054 State Highway 37BUS
Potsdam, NY8 Clarkson AvenueBUS
Potsdam, NY19 Main StreetBUS

Airports Near Morrisburg

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportYOWLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Ogdensburg International AirportOGSMedium Airport
Ottawa / Gatineau AirportYNDMedium Airport
Ottawa / Rockcliffe AirportYROMedium Airport
Alexandria Aerodrome—Small Airport
Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry AirportXBRSmall Airport
Burritts Rapids Private Strip—Small Airport
Cheney—Small Airport
Degrasse Moores Airport—Small Airport
Devereaux Rd Farm Strip—Small Airport
Grey's Creek Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Hawkesbury (East) Airport—Small Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field—Small Airport
Hawkesbury Airport—Small Airport
Hendricks Field—Small Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip—Small Airport
Hicks Field—Small Airport
Hurlbut Field—Small Airport
Indian Creek Field—Small Airport
Iroquois Airport—Small Airport
Kars / Rideau Valley Air Park—Small Airport
Kenmore Aerodrome—Small Airport
Long Sault Airstrip—Small Airport
Maxson AirfieldAXBSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport—Small Airport
Maxville Airport—Small Airport
Merrickville Private Strip—Small Airport
Morrisburg Airport—Small Airport
Navan Bearbrook Airport—Small Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)—Small Airport
Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field)—Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome—Small Airport
Pendleton Airport—Small Airport
Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon Field—Small Airport
Williamsburg (North) Farm Strip—Small Airport
Williamsburg (South) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Williamsburg Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Morrisburg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Morrisburg Post Office

Treatment Centers in Morrisburg

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Syracuse VAMC - Potsdam Outpatient VA ClinicBoth315-705-6666

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morrisburg

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity Church
Knox Presbyterian Church
Lakeshore Drive United Church
Morrisburg Pentecostal Tabernacle
St. James Anglican Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morrisburg

What is the population of Morrisburg?

Morrisburg has a population of 3,014 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 201.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Morrisburg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Morrisburg safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Morrisburg receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Morrisburg?

Morrisburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Morrisburg?

The unemployment rate in Morrisburg is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 93 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Morrisburg?

The median home value in Morrisburg is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Morrisburg?

32.9% of adults in Morrisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Morrisburg?

The average commute in Morrisburg is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Morrisburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Morrisburg is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

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