Living in Morristown, South Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morristown · Census data 2020–2024

Morristown has 76 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $45,000 (40% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $23,100.

Morristown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Morristown at a glance

Population
76
Median age
39State: 38
Median household income
$45,000State: $75,081
Median home value
$23,100State: $257,400
Homeowners
80.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
Average commute
29 min

Is Morristown a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 91% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Morristown

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morristown the median home value is $23,100, 93% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Morristown$23,100
South Dakota$257,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

South Dakota$946
United States$1,413

Morristown median household income

The median household income in Morristown is $45,000 and the income per person is $28,416. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).

Median household income

Morristown$45,000
South Dakota$75,081
United States$80,734

Housing in Morristown: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
45
Owner-occupied
80.6%
Renter-occupied
19.4%
Vacant
20%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1943
Average household size
2.11

Morristown demographics

Population
76
Median age
39
Under 18
22.4%
65 and older
21.1%
Households
36
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
20.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White77.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morristown ›

Education in Morristown

22.6% of adults 25 and older in Morristown have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Morristown22.6%
South Dakota31.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Morristown

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.9%
Average commute
29 minState: 18 min
Work from home
8.1%
Drive alone
75.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
91.7%

Morristown vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Morristown76$45,000$23,100—
Lemmon1,208$50,147$86,200$672
New Leipzig181$55,000$88,400$828
Elgin585$35,188$103,000$650
Bullhead294$32,589—$592
Carson316$43,750$83,100$631
Porcupine138$70,469—$531
Isabel214$68,750$48,200$818
Mott742$44,762$75,300$458

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Living in Morristown: FAQ

What is the median household income in Morristown, SD?

The median household income in Morristown is $45,000, 40% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Morristown?

The median home value in Morristown is $23,100, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.

Is Morristown, SD a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 91% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.4%.

What is the median age in Morristown?

The median age in Morristown is 39 years (South Dakota: 38).

How long is the commute in Morristown?

The average commute to work in Morristown is 29 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Morristown?

The unemployment rate in Morristown is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Morristown?

22.6% of adults in Morristown have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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