New York State Route 51, 2007
Morris’s story
176 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1800.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1850Morris is settled
MorrisNY
Population
513
2025 Census estimate · −1.2% since 2020
Median home value
$173K
Census ACS
Household income
$99K
median
Median age
42.8
years
Jobs based here
263
Balanced
Is Morris a good place to live?
56% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Morris, where New York’s towns sit at 32% and U.S. towns at 29%. Morris has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Morris stand out
Where Morris beats most towns.
Small town
513 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Morris: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Morris, and how to reach them.
PowerNew York State Elec & Gas22.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMorris Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Morris’ trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOtsego County Board of ElectionsOtsego County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code1380813808 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Morris.
Natural hazards
High risk in Morris, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities. Since 2006, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Morris.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 2006
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Morris, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Morris has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 80°F, Morris’ July high is against 81°F in New York’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
77″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–33°
Spring32–55°
Summer55–78°
Fall39–59°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A job hub: Morris has 1.4 jobs for every working resident and draws in 256 commuters
Most working residents leave Morris for work: only 4% work in town. Morris’ median household income is $99,000. Since 2013, Morris has lost 26 jobs, to 263 in 2023.
4%work in town
| Morris | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.6% | 10% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Morris4%
Oneonta9%
New York9%
Butternuts8%
Oneonta6%
19 mi
median commute distance
263
jobs based in Morris
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Morris is
Morris beats the New York average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 31% of adults feel lonely in Morris.
| Morris | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 5.3% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New York
8 better20 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Morris | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.7% | 17.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 7.7% |
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital
11.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$179Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 39 attractions →National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Morris. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi MuseumNational Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum315K visitors a year36 mi LandmarkFort Dayton
39 mi Stadium & arenaUtica Memorial Auditorium
20 mi MuseumFenimore Art Museum
40 mi MuseumOneida Community Mansion House
38 mi MuseumMunson-Williams-Proctor Arts InstituteSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Utica Memorial Auditorium: Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Fenimore Art Museum: Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Oneida Community Mansion House: scanned by Dave Parker, Public domain · Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Morris
17pages on Morris
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Morris
SUNY OneontaUniversity or college · Public · Oneonta10.8 mi$8,831 in-state tuitionHartwick CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Oneonta10.8 mi$54,962 tuition
About 14 of every 100 Morris residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
About Morris
Town in New York, United States
Morris is a town located in Otsego County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 1,878. It is named after General Jacob Morris. Town of Morris is located on the western border of the county. The Village of Morris is located within the town. It is northwest of the City of Oneonta.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 39 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,145 ft
- Area code
- 315
Questions about Morris
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Morris, NY a good place to live?
Morris has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.