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Morrison, IL
City in Whiteside County, Illinois.
Population
3,739
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,485
ZIP codes
0
Morrison and its ZIP codes
Morrison at a glance
- Morrison is about 6.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,089 a year, 17% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,000 (55% below Illinois) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for Morrison, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morrison, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,089
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,090), Irish Americans (667), Dutch Americans (615).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whiteside County. PPP loans are for Morrison.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,349
20,285 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
How people get to work
Morrison, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morrison, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
158
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 12°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morrison, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Morrison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LyndonVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| ProphetstownCity | 9.5 mi | 1.3 |
| FultonCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| GaltCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ComoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ColetaVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ErieVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| AlbanyVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Clinton, IACity | 13 mi | 35.6 |
| ThomsonVillage | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| SterlingCity | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| Rock FallsCity | 14 mi | 4 |
| MilledgevilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| ChadwickVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| TampicoVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Camanche, IACity | 16 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morrison, IL in?
- Morrison is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Morrison, IL?
- About 3,739 people live in Morrison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morrison?
- Nearby places include Lyndon (6.6 mi), Prophetstown (9.5 mi), Fulton (11 mi), Galt (11 mi), Como (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023