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Morrison, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County
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
23.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
472
Violent Crime/100K
1,590 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
472 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Morrison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8076°N, 89.9617°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Whiteside County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quad Cities International (MLI) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in |
Morrison has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.4").