Morristown, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Harrison County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
230 Population 365/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $23,810 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $109,402 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 21.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $942/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Morristown, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,000
36% below
$23,810 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $109,402
Median Rent
$942/mo
19% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
21.7%
503% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
32%
Rent
81%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
603%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morristown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morristown residents earn a median household income of $48,000 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,810. The unemployment rate stands at 21.7% (503% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morristown is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,402. Median rent is $942/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

16.8% of adults in Morristown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morristown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population230
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,000
Per Capita$23,810
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$942
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$109,402
Housing Units162
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,998/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,251 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Morristown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.