At a Glance
Median Income
$37,917
$32,790 per capita
Home Value
$22,500
Zillow: $119,678
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28.0% smoking rate
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)
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population58
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.8%
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%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking28.0%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death37,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
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
Broadband85.7%
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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.