Morris OK
Morris’s story
123 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,926 in 1920, 1,299 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and a map from 1970 on.
- 1903Morris is settled
MorrisOK
A town of 1,340, settled in 1903.
Photo: TulGuy · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,340
2025 Census estimate · +2.9% since 2020
Typical home
$196K
−4.7% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
28.7
years
Jobs based here
376
A commuter town
Is Morris a good place to live?
The best of Morris’ subject grades is an A+ for cost of living; the weakest is a D for incomes. 36% of residents are under 18 in Morris, against 25% in Oklahoma’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Only 5 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower median age than Morris. Morris has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Morris stand out
Where Morris beats most towns.
Typical home value
Morris$196K
Oklahoma$221K
Cost of livingA+
2.8 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 96% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
MORRIS schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Es | PK–5 | 442 |
| Morris MS | 6–8 | 195 |
| Morris HS | 9–12 | 258 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Small town
1,340 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Morris grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oklahoma), ordered by how far Morris is from typical.
Cost of livingA+Open →Jobs & income$59K median household incomeDOpen →HealthMuscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center 5.2 miles awayC−Open →Hazard riskdrought tops the listC−Open →SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.3 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 1.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →SafetyBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 1% conserved landC+Open →History4 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life0.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades 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.
PowerEast Central Oklahoma Elec Coop13.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMorris water system8 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpOkmulgee Landfill17480 CR S270OpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Okmulgee County Election BoardOkmulgee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP codes74445, 7444774445 98% · 74447 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Morris.
HealthC−
Residents of Morris are less healthy than 82% of U.S. towns
Morris tracks Oklahoma closely on all 32 CDC measures. 43% of Morris adults have obesity, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 41% and U.S. towns at 35%. 33% of adults get no exercise outside work in Morris.
18%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Morris | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 41% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 34% | 25% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 19% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center
5.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA−
Morris’ schools rank ahead of 75% of Oklahoma districts
Its public schools are run by the Morris school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
75%of OK districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 442 | A− |
| Morris HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 258 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
Morris has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Morris for work: only 7% work in town. Morris’ average trip to work is 29 minutes. Jobs based in Morris grew to 376 in 2023, 50 more than in 2013.
7%work in town
| Morris | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.6% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Morris7%
Tulsa24%
Okmulgee9%
Broken Arrow7%
Preston6%
30 mi
median commute distance
376
jobs based in Morris
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 35% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More children than Oklahoma overall
Children under 18 are 36% of residents (24% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 27% of residents (37% statewide). Morris has grown 2.9% since 2020, to 1,340 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 19% of Morris adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
28.7median age · OK 37
MorrisOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school34%
Some college25%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s12%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.9 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Morris | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 18.2% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.1% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.4% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.1% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.6% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.5% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.5% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.9% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.1% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.1% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.8% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Morris faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by drought
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Morris since 2016.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2016
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Morris has mild winters and hot summers
Morris has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Morris is 93°F.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–52°
Spring50–72°
Summer69–91°
Fall51–73°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
−0.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade A+
The typical home in Morris is valued at about $196K
The typical Morris home is worth about $196,000, down 4.7% in a year, 11% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$196KZillow home value
| Morris | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 58% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $869 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Morris$196K
Oklahoma$221K
−4.7%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
58%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Morris1.5
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Morris6.7
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
58th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
9
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsC+
Morris has set aside 1.4% of its land for conservation
0.3 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
1.4%conserved
| Morris | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.4% | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
1.4%
conserved · 11 of 807 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eagle Park | — | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Morris
20pages on Morris
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 75% of OK districts · 3 schoolsSafetyB1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC−Better than OK on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA+$196K typical home · down 4.7% in a yearWork & commuteD$59K median household income · 376 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 75% of U.S. communities · drought
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Morris
College of the Muscogee NationCommunity college · Public · Okmulgee4.7 mi$6,600 in-state tuitionOklahoma State University Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Okmulgee4.7 mi$5,774 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Morris residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A shrinking town
Morris has shrunk 10% since 2010
1,479 counted in 2010 and 1,299 in 2020; an estimated 1,340 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Famous people from Morris
4 notable people were born in Morris.
About Morris
City in Oklahoma, United States
Morris is a city in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,299 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1904
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 722 ft
- ZIP code
- 74445
Questions about Morris
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Morris, OK expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.
What is Morris, OK known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Bob Reynolds and Ralph Schilling.