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Morristown, MN
City in Rice County, Minnesota.
Population
1,265
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,126
ZIP codes
0
Morristown and its ZIP codes
Morristown at a glance
- Morristown is about 16 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,059, 7% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,800 (44% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,018 a month.
Local data for Morristown, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morristown, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,059
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$184,800
Median rent
$1,018/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (408), Mexican Americans (125), Irish Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rice County. PPP loans are for Morristown.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,410
26,450 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$396M
FY 2026, $5,902 per person
How people get to work
Morristown, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morristown, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
501
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
69
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morristown, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Morristown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WarsawCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| WatervilleCity | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| KilkennyCity | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| FaribaultCity | 10 mi | 15.7 |
| WasecaCity | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| MedfordCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| ElysianCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| OwatonnaCity | 14 mi | 15.2 |
| JanesvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| MontgomeryCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| LonsdaleCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| Le CenterCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Madison LakeCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| DundasCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| ClevelandCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| NerstrandCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morristown, MN in?
- Morristown is in Rice County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Morristown, MN?
- About 1,265 people live in Morristown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morristown?
- Nearby places include Warsaw (4.4 mi), Waterville (6.6 mi), Kilkenny (9 mi), Faribault (10 mi), Waseca (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023