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Morris, Illinois

Introduction to Morris, Illinois

Morris, Illinois, in Grundy county, is 21 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois and 53 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois . The city is in the Chicago area. There are 11,928 residents in Morris.

Morris History

The area that is now known as Morris was first platted in 1842, and was officially incorporated in 1850. It was named after Isaac N. Morris, who was a commissioner for the Illinois & Michigan Canal. The city of Morris went on to develop into a significant regional shipping center after the I&M canal was completed.

Morris and nearby Attractions

  • Gebhard Woods State Park
  • Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
  • Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail
  • Stratton State Park
  • Des Plaines Conservation Area.

Things To Do In Morris

Morris is blessed with great natural beauty. There are many parks in and around the city which offer facilities for recreational activities including play areas for kids and fields and courts for various sports. The lakes and river banks are also ideal places for rest and recreation. One can also go fishing, boating and swimming there.

Morris Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International is the closest major airport.

Morris Higher Education

Joliet Junior College, the University of St Francis and Wabaunsee Community College are some institutions offering higher education facilities in the area.

High Points

Morris strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Morris Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Morris Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Morris, IL

Comparing Morris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity47
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes33

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