Illinois
Morrison is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,781. Residents earn $67,580 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Morrison receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Morrison offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Morrison is $67,580, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Morrison is $117,300, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,104 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Morrison is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 146 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 950 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.
30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Morrison experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 31.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,580 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,192 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,042 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,591 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,185 |
| County GDP | $2,978M |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 107 |
| Retail | 167 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,810 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.10% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $117,300 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $162,332 |
| Median List Price | $140,000 |
| Median List Price | $140,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $121 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.2% |
| Price Drops | 3.6% |
| Inventory | 28 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,104 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,810 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.10% |
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,513/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Total Violent | 146.1/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 73.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 73.1/100K |
| Total Property | 949.8/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 219.2/100K |
| Theft | 706.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 24.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8076°N, 89.9617°W |
| County FIPS | 17195 |
Winner: Republican by 14.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.9% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Retail Stores | 167 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |