Morristown, TN

Tennessee · Metropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
30,983 Population
$44,811 Median Income
$155,700 Home Value
$855 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
650 Violent Crime / 100K
37.5 yrs Median Age
14.7% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
2.8
Economy
4.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.2
Education

People

Population30,983
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,111/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 72.2%

Economy

2.8/5
Median Income$44,811
Per Capita Income$26,785
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty Rate20.7%
County GDP$4,643M

Housing

4.7/5
Home Value (Census)$155,700
Zillow Value$263,589
Median Rent$855
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,118

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes15.2%
Depression31.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime650/100K
Property Crime4,990/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft214.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Jan / Jul37° / 77°
Rain48 in/yr
Snow9 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+83.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.08
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Work From Home2.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations10

How Morristown Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$44,811
Home Value$155,700
Median Rent$855
Poverty Rate20.7%
Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
Unemployment4.4%
Violent Crime649.6 /100K
Avg Temperature57.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population30,983
Population Density1,111 per sq mi
Median Age37.5 years
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72.2% Black 4.9% Hispanic 1.4% Other 21.5%
White72.2%
Black or African American4.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races21.5%

Language

English Only81.0%
Spanish Speakers19.0%
English 81% Spanish 19%

Social Characteristics

Disability21.5%
Health Insurance82.3%

Income

40% below avg
Median Household Income$44,811
Per Capita Income$26,785
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$980
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$65,316

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Poverty Rate20.7%
Total Establishments (County)1,568
County GDP$4,643M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation129
Healthcare Facilities172
Retail Stores256
Manufacturing86
Total Establishments1,568

Industry Mix

Restaurants 129 Healthcare 172 Retail 256 Manufacturing 86

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$65,316
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,177

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.7 min
Work From Home2.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

45% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$155,700
Zillow Home Value Index$263,589

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$269,450
Price Per Sq Ft$161
Homes Sold (month)39
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops24.3%
Active Inventory148

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied53.3%

Rental Costs

26% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$855
Zillow Rent Index$1,406

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedroom$1,118
3 Bedroom$1,445
4 Bedroom$1,644

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,177
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.04%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes15.2%
Heart Disease7.6%
High Blood Pressure39.5%
Asthma11.5%
COPD10.8%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.5%
Physical Inactivity35.5%
Depression31.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)18.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage82.3%
Regular Checkup75.2%
Premature Death Rate13,647 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.2 / 10
Exercise Access63.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)172
Restaurants (County)129

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime649.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape34.0 /100K
Robbery78.2 /100K
Aggravated Assault537.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime4,989.6 /100K
Burglary568.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft4,207.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft214.3 /100K
Arson20.4 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)12

Temperature

37°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.1 in
Annual Snowfall8.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Land Area27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²)
Population Density1,111 per sq mi
Latitude36.2044°
Longitude-83.3000°
County FIPS47063

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79%
D 20.1%

Republican +58.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
High School+83.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density1,111 per sq mi
Land Area27.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations10
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)10
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)12

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