Morrison, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Grundy County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
125 Population 1,250/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $31,008 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $184,315 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Morrison, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,750
18% above
$31,008 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $184,315
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Morrison Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Morrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
49%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morrison a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morrison residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,008. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morrison is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,315. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

24.1% of adults in Morrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morrison has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population125
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,250/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans23.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$31,008
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$732M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$184,315
Housing Units52
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation953 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband63.8%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Morrison was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.