City safety & data profile

MorrisIL

Morris, IL is a 14K-resident city in Grundy County with a median household income of $76,711.

Grundy County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Morris, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Morris has a population larger than 25% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $247,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 75%
By size
$76,711
Median income
$247,400
Median home
7.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Morris

Morris posts a median household income higher than 45% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Morris area.

Top 55%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Morris

Where Morris income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$76,711 Bottom 45% higher than 45% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Morris, IL beyond the headline numbers

Morris sits inside Grundy County, Illinois, at roughly 41.36°N, -88.42°W. Population 14,363, $76,711 median household income. Median home value $247,400, median rent $1,132. Poverty rate 7.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Morris's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37%, then short sleep duration at 34.7%. 1 hospital in/around Morris, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Morris from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,363
Morris
Median Income
$76,711
+13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$247,400
+9% vs avg
Median Age
40.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Grundy County) - Morris's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
53K+6%
Median Income
$92,235+43%
Median Home Value
$271,700+49%
Poverty Rate
6%-33%
Unemployment
4.6%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Morris, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
Poverty Rate
7.7% -46% vs avg
Unemployment 2.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.6%
Work From Home 11.6%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 84.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37%
Short Sleep Duration
34.7%
High Blood Pressure
34.6%
Physical Inactivity
24.5%
Binge Drinking
19%
Frequent Mental Distress
17%
Current Smoking
14.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.5%
Diabetes
11.4%
Current Asthma
10.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.4%
Annual Checkup 78%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
★★★
0
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0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MORRIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTERS
MORRIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Morris, IL?
Morris, IL has a population of 14,363 people, located in Grundy County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Morris?
The median household income in Morris, IL is $76,711 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
What is the median home value in Morris?
The median home value in Morris, IL is $247,400. Median rent is $1,132/month.
What are the top health concerns in Morris?
The top health indicators in Morris include Obesity (37%), Short Sleep Duration (34.7%), High Blood Pressure (34.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Morris?
Morris has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Morris?
The median age in Morris, IL is 40.2 years. 23.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Morris, IL is located in Grundy County, Illinois. With a population of 14K and a $76,711 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Morris area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Morris's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Grundy County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.