Morristown

Hamblen County, Tennessee

Population 66K |Median income $55,454 |1 hospital

Population

65,669

Hamblen County

Median Income

$55,454

-18% vs avg

Median Home Value

$210,900

-7% vs avg

Median Age

40.1

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

66K+5%

Median Income

$55,454+40%

Median Home Value

$210,900+69%

Poverty Rate

18.4%-4%

Unemployment

5.3%-57%

Economics

Median Rent

$857/mo

Poverty Rate

18.4% +30% vs avg

Unemployment 5.3%

Bachelor's Degree+ 20%

Work From Home 5.4%

Public Transit 0%

Population

White 79.4%

African American 2.9%

Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%

Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

41.4%

Obesity

40.5%

Short Sleep Duration

39.5%

Physical Inactivity

31.1%

Current Smoking

20.9%

Frequent Mental Distress

20.6%

Frequent Physical Distress

17.6%

Diabetes

15.2%

Lack of Health Insurance

14.9%

Binge Drinking

13.5%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 77.5%

Dental Visit 57%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

11.1%

Coronary Heart Disease

8.2%

Stroke

4.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

MORRISTOWN HAMBLEN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

MORRISTOWN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Morristown Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple East Tennessee Counties Until 5:15 AM EDT

NOAA · 13h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Western North Carolina and East Tennessee Through 5:45 AM

NOAA · 13h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Knoxville and East Tennessee Through 4:45 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Until 4:45 AM EDT

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Through 5:00 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Tennessee Counties Through 3:45 AM EDT

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Morristown, TN? ▼

Morristown, TN has a population of 65,669 people, located in Hamblen County, Tennessee.

What is the median household income in Morristown? ▼

The median household income in Morristown, TN is $55,454 per year. The poverty rate is 18.4%.

What is the median home value in Morristown? ▼

The median home value in Morristown, TN is $210,900. Median rent is $857/month.

What are the top health concerns in Morristown? ▼

The top health indicators in Morristown include High Blood Pressure (41.4%), Obesity (40.5%), Short Sleep Duration (39.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Morristown? ▼

Morristown has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Morristown? ▼

The median age in Morristown, TN is 40.1 years. 20% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Morristown, TN is located in Hamblen County, Tennessee. With a population of 66K and a median household income of $55,454, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Morristown area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Hamblen County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.