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Morristown, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Corson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
58 Population 166/sq mi density
$37,917 Median Income $32,790 per capita
$22,500 Home Value $119,678 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$37,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$22,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Morristown, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,917
50% below
$32,790 per capita
Home Value
$22,500
92% below
Zillow: $119,678
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
28.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
311 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
50%
Home Value
8%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morristown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $37,917 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,790. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 68 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morristown is $22,500 , 92% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,678. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Morristown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

17.8% of adults in Morristown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morristown has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population58
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans48.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,917
Per Capita$32,790
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$121M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$22,500
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$119,678
Housing Units51
Rent Burden19.7%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking28.0%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death37,698/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain16.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,249 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps

Did You Know?

The median home in Morristown was built in 1938.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.