City profile · Tennessee · Census ACS 2023

Morristown, TN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Morristown - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

30,983
Residents
$44,811
Median income
$155,700
Median home
$1,135
Median rent (state)

Morristown - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Morristown lands in the 12th percentile for household income and the 13th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

12th
percentile, household income
29th
percentile, home value
31st
percentile, median rent
13th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Morristown, TN

Morristown is a small city in Tennessee, home to 30,983 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Morristown households earn a median of $44,811 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 20.7%. Morristown's housing stock carries a median value of $155,700, and the median resident age is 37.5 years. 14.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 52.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 235 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 153% from five years earlier. Morristown's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 3236.4 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 58.2°F with 47.4 inches of precipitation per year and 10.2 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Tennessee run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Tennessee at 91.9 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,135 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $218 across Tennessee, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 47.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

30,983 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Tennessee

Median Household Income

$44,811 /yr

Poverty 20.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

91.9 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Tennessee average

How does Morristown compare to other US cities?

Where Morristown sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 12% higher than other cities
Home value 29% pricier than other cities
Median rent 31% pricier than other cities
Safety 13% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Tennessee and the picture shifts: Morristown ranks #151 of 174 Tennessee cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Morristown's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Tennessee, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

12thIncome percentile
13thSafety percentile

12th percentile nationally for median household income · 13th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Morristown's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Morristown's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 32 Avg. percentile National median
Morristown's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Morristown's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$155,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 71% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Morristown $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Morristown, TN Morristown, TN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Morristown, TN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Morristown, TN median $44,811/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Morristown, TN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Morristown, TN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 20.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 52.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
30,983
Median Income
$44,811
Median Home Value
$155,700
Median Age
37.5
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Labor force participation
52.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3236.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
765.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2470.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
58.2°F
Annual Precipitation
47.4"
Annual Snowfall
10.2"

Schools

Total Schools
15
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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30,000 residents31,000 residents32,000 residents33,000 residents34,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 30,515 residents 33,517 residents ▲ +9.8%
Morristown's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
235
housing units authorized
Single-Family
152
detached homes
Multifamily
83
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
7.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 93
2020 219
2021 510
2022 243
2023 226
2024 235

Permit volume increased 153% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
86.9%
Carpool
6.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.5%
Work from Home
2.0%
Other
2.8%

Based on 12,535 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Tennessee - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$58
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$218
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Tennessee state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Tennessee state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Morristown sits in

Cost of Living Index
91.9
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,135/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
47.1 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Tennessee

Oak Ridge
32,088 people
Maryville
32,196 people
Bristol
27,490 people
Cookeville
35,544 people
Farragut
24,309 people
Shelbyville
24,125 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Morristown's 30,983 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Northport, AL
30,991 people
Hopkinsville, KY
31,011 people
North Royalton, OH
31,013 people
Bella Vista, AR
30,935 people
Southlake, TX
31,044 people
Laguna Hills, CA
30,921 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Morristown's $44,811 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Vowinckel, PA
$44,808 median income
Perry, FL
$44,815 median income
Anniston, AL
$44,806 median income
Lake, AR
$44,803 median income
Tamaqua, PA
$44,803 median income
Allentown, GA
$44,821 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Morristown, TN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Morristown, TN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 72.2% 6.3% 13.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 22.9% White 72.2% Black or African American 4.9% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 1.5% Some other race 6.3% Two or more races 13.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Morristown compares to nearby Tennessee cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Morristown (this city) 30,983 $44,811
Oak Ridge 32,088 $71,000
Maryville 32,196 $79,340
Bristol 27,490 $55,007
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TN FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Morristown, TN?

What is the population of Morristown, TN? +

30,983 people live in Morristown, TN according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Morristown, TN? +

Median annual household income in Morristown runs $44,811, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Morristown? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Morristown; the closest available measure is the Tennessee state average, a cost of living index of 91.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Tennessee vary by metro area.

Is Morristown, TN safe? +

Morristown has a total crime rate of 3236.4 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Morristown, TN? +

The median home value in Morristown is $155,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Morristown? +

Morristown has an average annual temperature of 58.2°F, 47.4 inches of precipitation, and 10.2 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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