Coal Mining Scene, Morris Run, Pennsylvania ca 1910, 1909
Morris Run’s story
160 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1909 and 4 maps from 1925 on.
- 1866Morris Run is settled
Morris RunPA
A town of 669, settled in 1866.
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
Is Morris Run a good place to live?
Morris Run’s typical July afternoon high is 79°F, against 85°F in Pennsylvania’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Among 1,038 Pennsylvania towns, just one has a lower January low than Morris Run. 15% of the land in Morris Run is conserved, against 8.2% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Tioga State Forest, at 78 acres. Morris Run has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
669 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Morris Run: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Morris Run, and how to reach them.
PowerTri-County Rural Elec Coop Inc (PA)22.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHamilton Twp Mun Auth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTioga County Board of ElectionsTioga County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP codes16939, 1691216939 95% · 16912 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Morris Run.
Who lives here
More children than Pennsylvania overall
30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania. Children under 18 are nearly half of residents (21% statewide); people 65 and older are 3% of residents (20% statewide).
20.2median age · PA 40.9
Morris RunPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
27%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma25%
High school34%
Some college5%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s8%
Graduate22%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.8 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Morris Run | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 26.6% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 22.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.8% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.8% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 1.9% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 1.3% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 25.4% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.4% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 4.5% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.8% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 7.6% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 22.3% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
Few of Morris Run’s working residents work in town
In Morris Run, 17% of residents live below the poverty line. The median commute is under 30 miles. The town’s mean commuting time comes in at 32 minutes. The top destinations are Mansfield (9%), New York (7%) and Blossburg (7%).
0%work in town
| Morris Run | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Morris Run0%
Mansfield9%
New York7%
Blossburg7%
Charleston Township7%
30 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Morris Run
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is Morris Run’s year
The range runs from 14° on a January night to 79° on a July afternoon, with about 54 inches of snow a winter.
54″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–33°
Spring33–55°
Summer54–77°
Fall38–58°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 16
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
15.3%conserved
15.3%
conserved · 81 of 529 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tioga State Forest | — | 78 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
High risk in Morris Run, with inland flooding at the top
Compared with 67% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Morris Run is higher. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 86% come from inland flooding.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Morris Run
16pages on Morris Run
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Morris Run; the nearest are
Lycoming CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Williamsport29.7 mi$50,029 tuitionPennsylvania College of TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Williamsport30.5 mi$18,240 in-state tuitionSUNY Corning Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Corning, NY30.6 mi$6,534 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Morris Run residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Morris Run for work
Where Morris Run’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Morris Run
0%of working residents work in town
30 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Morris Run
3 notable people were born in Morris Run.
About Morris Run
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Morris Run is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) east of Blossburg. Morris Run has a post office with ZIP Code 16939. The current mayor is Lindsey Wilson.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 1,690 ft
- ZIP code
- 16939
Questions about Morris Run
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Morris Run, PA a good place to live?
Morris Run has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Morris Run, PA known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Abe Kruger and Carl Lindquist.