The Town FilesMorrison, Oklahoma
Town in Noble County · population 723 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $146,900
- Household income
- $71,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 30.0
Morrison is a town of 723 people in Noble County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $146,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for families than 79% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 76% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 71% of Oklahoma towns.
How Morrison ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Morrison is worth $146,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $71,875, which is more affordable than 75% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,063 a month. 68.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morrison | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,900 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,063 | $830 |
| Median household income | $71,875 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 68.1% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Morrison
| People | Morrison | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 5.7% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 38.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 86.0% |
Weather in Morrison
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.6 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morrison since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 15, 1990 about 8.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on November 19, 2025.
Severe weather in Noble County since 1996
Noble County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Noble County
Noble County had 4,792 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,976 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Morrison itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Morrison
3 public schools with 622 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRISON ES | PK-6 | 347 | 15.8 |
| MORRISON HS | 9-12 | 187 | 13.4 |
| MORRISON MS | 7-8 | 88 | 14.7 |
Towns near Morrison
- Stillwater, OK11.3 mi · 48,394 people · home $237,200
- Pawnee, OK13.7 mi · 1,936 people · home $99,300
- Perry, OK15.2 mi · 4,484 people · home $109,100
- Perkins, OK21.6 mi · 3,205 people · home $172,200
- Yale, OK22.3 mi · 1,059 people · home $82,400
- White Eagle, OK23.3 mi · 520 people · home $46,000
- McCord, OK26.4 mi · 1,418 people · home $202,400
- Cushing, OK26.4 mi · 8,327 people · home $114,500
Morrison questions
Is Morrison, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morrison scores better for retirees than 55% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 76%. 5.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.0).
How much does a house cost in Morrison?
The median owner-occupied home in Morrison is valued at $146,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,875, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,063 a month.
What is the weather like in Morrison?
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 5.6 inches of snow.
Does Morrison get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morrison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 15, 1990. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- 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)