City safety & data profile

MorristownTN

Morristown, TN is a 29K-resident city in Hamblen County with a median household income of $47,917.

Hamblen County, Tennessee. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Morristown, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Morristown has a population larger than 62% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $181,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

29K
Population
Top 38%
By size
$47,917
Median income
$181,100
Median home
26%
Poverty rate

The read on Morristown

Morristown posts a median household income higher than 7% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Morristown area.

Top 93%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Morristown

Where Morristown income ranks nationally

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

$47,917 Bottom 7% higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $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. TN $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 Morristown, TN beyond the headline numbers

Morristown sits inside Hamblen County, Tennessee, at roughly 36.21°N, -83.29°W. Population 29,478, $47,917 median household income. Median home value $181,100, median rent $882. Poverty rate 26%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Morristown's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42.7%, then high blood pressure at 42.5%. 1 hospital in/around Morristown, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
29,478
Morristown
Median Income
$47,917
-30% vs avg
Median Home Value
$181,100
-20% vs avg
Median Age
36.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hamblen County) - Morristown'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
66K+5%
Median Income
$55,454+40%
Median Home Value
$210,900+69%
Poverty Rate
18.4%-4%
Unemployment
5.3%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Morristown, TN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$882/mo
Poverty Rate
26% +83% vs avg
Unemployment 7.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15%
Work From Home 3.3%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 68.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42.7%
High Blood Pressure
42.5%
Short Sleep Duration
42.4%
Physical Inactivity
36.2%
Current Smoking
23.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
22%
Lack of Health Insurance
20.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
19.5%
Diabetes
16.9%
Binge Drinking
12.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.2%
Annual Checkup 76.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
9%
Stroke
4.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MORRISTOWN HAMBLEN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
MORRISTOWN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Morristown, TN?
Morristown, TN has a population of 29,478 people, located in Hamblen County, Tennessee.
What is the median household income in Morristown?
The median household income in Morristown, TN is $47,917 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 26%.
What is the median home value in Morristown?
The median home value in Morristown, TN is $181,100. Median rent is $882/month.
What are the top health concerns in Morristown?
The top health indicators in Morristown include Obesity (42.7%), High Blood Pressure (42.5%), Short Sleep Duration (42.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Morristown?
Morristown has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Morristown?
The median age in Morristown, TN is 36.3 years. 15% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Morristown, TN is located in Hamblen County, Tennessee. With a population of 29K and a $47,917 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Morristown area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Morristown's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Morristown area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Morristown against Tennessee peers on any ranking lens. Explore Tennessee

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 (Hamblen 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.