The Town FilesMorristown, Tennessee
City in Hamblen County · population 30,431 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $181,100
- Household income
- $47,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 36.3
Morristown is a city of 30,431 people in Hamblen County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $181,100, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Tennessee towns, more walkable than 95% of Tennessee towns, better for cycling than 90% of Tennessee towns.
How Morristown ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Morristown is worth $181,100, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $47,917, which is more affordable than 46% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $882 a month. 54.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morristown | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,100 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $882 | $863 |
| Median household income | $47,917 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 54.9% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Morristown
| People | Morristown | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.0% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 88.2% |
Weather in Morristown
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 27.1°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.8 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morristown since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. The strongest, an F1, struck on November 27, 1985 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 28, 1959.
Severe weather in Hamblen County since 1996
Hamblen County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 2, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4832: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 27, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3620: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Hamblen County
Hamblen County had 33,531 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,942 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Morristown itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Morristown
15 public schools with 8,946 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown East High | 9-12 | 1,520 | 18.5 |
| Morristown West High | 9-12 | 1,499 | 16.1 |
| Hillcrest Elementary | PK-5 | 639 | 16.4 |
| Manley Elementary | PK-5 | 618 | 15.8 |
| Meadowview Middle School | 6-8 | 597 | 16.1 |
| Alpha Elementary | K-5 | 594 | 16.1 |
| West View Middle School | 6-8 | 590 | 15.1 |
| Lincoln Heights Middle School | 6-8 | 568 | 14.9 |
| Lincoln Heights Elementary | PK-5 | 554 | 15.0 |
| Fairview Marguerite | PK-5 | 502 | 13.9 |
| West Elementary | PK-5 | 448 | 14.5 |
| Union Heights Elementary | PK-5 | 304 | 14.5 |
Towns near Morristown
- Bean Station, TN9.3 mi · 2,967 people · home $164,600
- Jefferson City, TN11.7 mi · 8,419 people · home $213,200
- Dandridge, TN14.0 mi · 3,344 people · home $259,100
- Newport, TN17.7 mi · 6,868 people · home $133,500
- Rogersville, TN21.7 mi · 4,671 people · home $192,800
- New Tazewell, TN23.4 mi · 2,769 people · home $183,800
- Sevierville, TN26.8 mi · 17,889 people · home $289,600
- Greeneville, TN26.9 mi · 15,479 people · home $227,400
Morristown questions
Is Morristown, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morristown scores better for retirees than 5% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 7%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Morristown?
The median owner-occupied home in Morristown is valued at $181,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,917, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $882 a month.
What is the weather like in Morristown?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 27.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 8.8 inches of snow.
Does Morristown get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morristown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on November 27, 1985. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)