The Town FilesMorristown, Indiana
Town in Shelby County · population 1,205 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,000
- Household income
- $53,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 41.8
Morristown is a town of 1,205 people in Shelby County, Indiana. The median home is worth $162,000, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Indiana towns, quieter than 93% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 89% of Indiana towns.
How Morristown ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Morristown is worth $162,000, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $53,250, which is more affordable than 25% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $902 a month. 69.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morristown | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,000 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $902 | $888 |
| Median household income | $53,250 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 69.9% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Morristown
| People | Morristown | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.5% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Morristown
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 18.5°F. About 47.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morristown since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 22 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 11, 1998 about 8.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 50 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 3.40 inches on June 18, 2021.
Severe weather in Shelby County since 1996
Shelby County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1766: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Shelby County
Shelby County had 18,915 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,974 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Morristown itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in Morristown
2 public schools with 666 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown Elementary School | PK-5 | 339 | 18.8 |
| Morristown Jr-Sr High School | 6-12 | 327 | 13.1 |
Towns near Morristown
- Greenfield, IN7.3 mi · 23,488 people · home $216,400
- Carthage, IN9.0 mi · 918 people · home $89,800
- New Palestine, IN9.1 mi · 2,744 people · home $357,500
- Fairland, IN10.2 mi · 542 people · home $186,600
- Shelbyville, IN10.4 mi · 20,067 people · home $174,700
- Knightstown, IN12.7 mi · 2,140 people · home $130,000
- Cumberland, IN13.2 mi · 5,954 people · home $239,200
- Shirley, IN15.9 mi · 819 people · home $113,100
Morristown questions
Is Morristown, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morristown scores better for retirees than 62% of Indiana towns and quieter than 93%. 27.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Morristown?
The median owner-occupied home in Morristown is valued at $162,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,250, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $902 a month.
What is the weather like in Morristown?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.8 inches of precipitation a year and 19.9 inches of snow.
Does Morristown get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morristown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 11, 1998. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)