Morrison, IL

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.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,781 Population 1,500/sq mi density
$67,580 Median Income $32,192 per capita
$117,300 Home Value $162,332 Zillow
$1,104 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
146 Violent Crime/100K 950 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,580 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,580
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,300
58% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 146/100K
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.9%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,104
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,781
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,500/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,580
Per Capita$32,192
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$2,978M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,300
Rent$1,104
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$162,332

Crime

F
Violent146/100K
Property950/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary219/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.3 in/yr

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+92.4%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute17 min
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Is Morrison a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Morrison has a population of 3,781 with a density of 1,500 people per square mile. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

3,781
Total Population
1,500
People / sq mi
39.8yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Morrison vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Morrison vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morrison is $67,580, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Morrison vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,580
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,192
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
IRS Avg AGI$64,591

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,185
County GDP$2,978M

Business (County)

Restaurants132
Healthcare107
Retail167
Manufacturing77

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,810
37% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.1 min
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Morrison is $117,300, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,104 (5% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $162,332.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,300
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$162,332
Median List Price$140,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$140,000
$/Sq Ft$121
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio92.2%
Price Drops3.6%
Inventory28

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,104
5% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,810
37% above US avg
Effective Rate4.10%
In Morrison, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Morrison vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death9,513/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access74.2%
Healthcare Facilities107
Morrison has a violent crime rate of 146 per 100,000 residents, 62% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 950 per 100,000 (52% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent146.1/100K
62% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape73.1/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault73.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property949.8/100K
52% below US avg
Burglary219.2/100K
Theft706.3/100K
Vehicle Theft24.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Morrison has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall31.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density1,500/sq mi
Coordinates41.8076°N, 89.9617°W
County FIPS17195
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.4%
D 41.7%

Winner: Republican by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
8% below US avg
High School+92.4%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,500/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants132
Retail Stores167

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.1 min
Work from Home8.6%

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