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Morrison, IL

Morrison, IL.

Population: 6,912 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Morrison, IL is $173,151 — up 3.7% over the past year. The median sale price is $85,000. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$173,151

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,151
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.4%
10-year appreciation
+37.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$173,151
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$85,000
Median list price
$84,900
Median price per sqft
$85
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE, Bi-County Special Educ Coop, Morrison CUSD 6
Schools include
Morrison Alt Learning Program, Bi-County Sp Ed-3-5 Life Skills-M, Bi-County Sp Ed-Life Skills HS-Mo, Bi-County Sp Ed-Life Skill Jr Hgh, Bi-County Sp Ed-K-2 Life Skills-M

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lawrence Todtz Farm (17.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,890
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,817

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Stutzke Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (38 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MORRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-125 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
64.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,933
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
57.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,517
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MorrisonState medianUS median
Median home value$173,151$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$85,000$212,000$325,000
Median annual property tax$2,933$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Morrison, IL?
$173,151.
What is the median sale price in Morrison, IL?
$85,000.
What is typical rent in Morrison, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Morrison, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm.
Is Morrison, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Morrison, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Morrison, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Morrison, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Morrison, IL?
9 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Morrison, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Morrison, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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