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Morristown, TN

Founded 1787Hamblen CountyElev. 397 m
Population
30,983
Median home
$155,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Morristown

Morristown is home to roughly 30,983 residents. Morristown was founded in 1787 and sits in Hamblen County. The median age is 37.5 and the median household income is $44,811. Homes carry a median value of $155,700, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.4%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
30,983
Median age
37.5
Median household income
$44,811
Per-capita income
$26,785
Poverty rate
25.4%
High-school grad or higher
83.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
Unemployment
7.8%
Avg. commute
20.7 min
Work from home
2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65.4%
Hispanic or Latino22.9%
Black4.9%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office25.7%
Management, business, science & arts23.7%
Production, transportation & material moving22.3%
Service17.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$155,700
Median gross rent
$855/mo
Owner-occupied
53.3%
Median year built
1977
Households
12,466
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Morristown has 15 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading22%
Math34%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Morristown East HighHighGrades 9–12
Morristown West HighHighGrades 9–12
Lincoln Heights Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Meadowview Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
West View Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Alpha ElementaryElementary
Fairview MargueriteElementaryGrades -1–5
Hillcrest ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
John Hay ElementaryElementary
Lincoln Heights ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Manley ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Union Heights ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
West ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Witt ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime75% above national
Morristown677
Tennessee646
United States386
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime57% above national
Morristown3,067
Tennessee2,403
United States1,952
↓ 35% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Morristown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Morristown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Hamblen County
LightningRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Morristown is in Hamblen County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Morristown was founded in 1787 and sits in Hamblen County. Elevation ~397 m.

Map of Morristown
Morristown, TN
Where Morristown is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

U. S. Post OfficeBarton SpringsRose SchoolHamblen County CourthouseRural MountPhillips HouseBethel Methodist ChurchCrockett Tavern Museum
Notable people from Morristown
Jane WagnerJames Henry MaysJohn A. WillisJosiah LemingRandy SandersTim HornerArnold W. Bunch Jr.Bob NealJoe ShipleyJohn Davis Larkins, Jr.
People searches in Morristown
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Nearby cities
Sevierville (27 mi)Greeneville (27 mi)Knoxville (40 mi)Kingsport (47 mi)Maryville (49 mi)Johnson (52 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Morristown, TN (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Morristown, Tennessee.

Daniel Edward Fray, 58
Morristown · Hamblen County · 37814
AKA Daniel E Fray, Daniel Edwards Fray
Andrew Clint Davis, 35
Morristown · Hamblen County · 37814
Joshua Lee Smith, 46
Morristown · Hamblen County · 37813
AKA Hugh E Reckshun, Josh Lee Smith
Matthew Isaiah Smith, 29
Morristown · Hamblen County · 37814
AKA Matthew Iasiah Smith
Daniel Clayton Greene, 40
Morristown · Hamblen County · 37814
AKA Daniel C Greene
Christopher Brent Greene, 57
Morristown · Hamblen County · 37814
AKA Christopher B Greene
Jose Francisco Rivera, 36
Morristown · Hamblen County · 37814
Michael Lynn Scott, 47
Morristown · Hamblen County · 37814
AKA Michael Lynn Scott, Michael L Scott
Robert H Williams
Morristown · 37814
Robert Ray Johnson, 35
Morristown · Hamblen County · 37813
AKA X Ray Israel, Bobby Ray Johnson
John Barrett Taylor, 84
Morristown · 37814
AKA John Taylor, John B Taylor
Jackie Gerald Davis, 71
Morristown · Hamblen County · 37814
AKA Jackie Gerald Davis, Jackie Davis Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Morristown — frequently asked

What is the population of Morristown, Tennessee?
Morristown has a population of about 30,983, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Morristown?
The median home value in Morristown is $155,700, and the median gross rent is $855/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Morristown safe? What is the crime rate?
Morristown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 677 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Morristown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hamblen County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Morristown?
Morristown has 15 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Morristown?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Morristown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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