Morristown, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
30,983 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,811 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$422 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$625 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hamblen County
5
Morristown Metro Area
4
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hamblen County
5
Morristown Metro Area
4
Tennessee
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 35
Feb 4 3 39
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 4 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, TN State Senate District 9, TN State House District 10, TN
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Schools

Morristown West High
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Lincoln Heights Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Lincoln Heights Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Walters State Community College
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
Carson-Newman University
12 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Newport Medical Center
18 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
47 miles, W • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
53 miles, E • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
68 miles, S • 1.4 star
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