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Morristown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
996 Population 259/sq mi density
$47,850 Median Income $26,119 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $264,060 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,698 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,850 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Morristown, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,850
36% below
$26,119 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $264,060
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
64% below
1,698/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Morristown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
49%
Rent
78%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morristown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morristown residents earn a median household income of $47,850 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,119. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,045 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morristown is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,060. Median rent is $910/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Morristown reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,698/100K.

Education

13.6% of adults in Morristown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morristown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population996
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,850
Per Capita$26,119
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$4,922M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$910
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$264,060
Housing Units455
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent136/100K
Property1,698/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,434/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation855 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute34 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Morristown was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.