Morristown Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Morristown’s story
219 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1807Morristown is settled
MorristownOH
Morristown Historic District · Photo: Bwsmith84 at en.wikipedia · CC BY 3.0
Population
237
2025 Census estimate · −3.7% since 2020
Typical home
$112K
+7.7% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
41.7
years
Jobs based here
89
Balanced
Is Morristown a good place to live?
Morristown Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Morristown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Morristown stand out
Where Morristown beats most towns.
Small town
237 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 Morristown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Morristown, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMorristown Public Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Morristown’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Belmont County Board of ElectionsBelmont County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP codes43759, 4371943759 95% · 43719 5%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 Morristown.
Housing
Homes in Morristown are worth about $112K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Morristown home is worth about $112,000, up 7.7% in a year, 55% below the Ohio typical home. 67% of households own their home in Morristown, below both Ohio’s towns (77%) and U.S. towns (73%).
$112KZillow home value
| Morristown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 67% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,021 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Morristown$112K
Ohio$246K
+7.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Morristown faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities.
16risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesLightning
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Morristown has four seasons and pleasant summers
Morristown has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Morristown’s July high is 83°F, near the Ohio town median (84°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring39–62°
Summer60–81°
Fall43–64°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A job hub: Morristown has 1.1 jobs for every working resident and draws in 89 commuters
Most working residents leave Morristown for work: only 0% work in town. Jobs based in Morristown fell to 89 in 2023, 57 fewer than in 2013. Morristown’s median household income is $64,000.
0%work in town
| Morristown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Morristown0%
Richland Township13%
Wheeling12%
St. Clairsville6%
Columbus5%
20 mi
median commute distance
89
jobs based in Morristown
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Morristown is
Morristown beats the Ohio average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 27% of Morristown adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Morristown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 28% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
3 better28 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Morristown | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.9% | 14.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Barnesville Hospital Association
8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
0% of Morristown is conserved land
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Lynn-Hunkler Memorial Park, at 71 acres.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 401 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lynn-Hunkler Memorial Park | — | 71 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 30 attractions →Meadowcroft Rockshelter and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Morristown. Close and well known come first.
34 mi MuseumMeadowcroft Rockshelter
20 mi Ancient siteGrave Creek Mound
18 mi Stadium & arenaWesBanco Arena
39 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
22 mi GardenOglebay Park
18 mi MuseumWest Virginia Independence HallSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Meadowcroft Rockshelter: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grave Creek Mound: Shonebrooks, CC0 · WesBanco Arena: Jgera5 at English Wikipedia, CC0 · The Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Oglebay Park: Morganismysheltie (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · West Virginia Independence Hall: Nyttend, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Morristown
17pages on Morristown
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Morristown
Ohio University-Eastern CampusUniversity or college · Public · Saint Clairsville5 mi$6,362 in-state tuitionBelmont CollegeCommunity college · Public · St Clairsville5.7 mi$4,698 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Morristown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Morristown
Village in Ohio, United States
Morristown is a village in Union Township, Belmont County, Ohio, United States. The population was 248 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,266 ft
- ZIP code
- 43759
Questions about Morristown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Morristown, OH a good place to live?
Morristown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.