At a Glance
Median Income
$24,550
$9,962 per capita
Home Value
$126,300
Zillow: $461,201
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
63.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
35.1%
19.3% smoking rate
How Morriston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morriston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morriston a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morriston residents earn a median household income of $24,550 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $9,962. 78.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morriston is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $461,201. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
8.7% of adults in Morriston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
63.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morriston has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population176
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born14.2%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$24,550
Per Capita$9,962
Unemployment
Poverty78.1%
County GDP$1,660M
Avg Weekly Wage$839
Housing
B+
Home Value$126,300
Rent
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$461,201
Housing Units51
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death10,862/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation61 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+63.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Broadband68.3%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Morriston was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
14.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.