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Belmont County

Population in 2011: 304. Population change since 2000: +1.7%
 

Males: 164  (54.1%)
Females: 140  (45.9%)

Median resident age:  43.8 years
Ohio median age:  39.3 years

Zip codes: 43759.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $37,704 (it was $34,375 in 2000)
Morristown:

$37,704
Ohio:

$45,395
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,424

Morristown village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $80,446 (it was $70,600 in 2000)
Morristown:

$80,446
Ohio:

$134,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $90,600; Detached houses: $95,918; In 2-unit structures: $28,775; Mobile homes: $15,347

Median gross rent in 2009: $759.

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  • White alone - 292 (96.4%)
  • Black alone - 5 (1.7%)
  • Hispanic - 3 (1.0%)
  • Two or more races - 2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.3%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Morristown: 84.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (16.4%), Irish (16.4%), English (11.7%), Polish (9.4%), Czech (7.7%), Dutch (5.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1300 feet

Land area: 0.51 square miles.

Population density: 602 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Morristown:

  • High school or higher: 85.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 12.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Morristown village:

  • Never married: 27.4%
  • Now married: 57.7%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 5.2%

3 residents are foreign born

This village:  1.0%
Ohio:  3.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $724 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $694 (1.0%)
Morristown satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Canton, OH (53.8 miles , pop. 80,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (63.4 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (313.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Belmont, OH (1.7 miles ), Bethesda, OH (1.8 miles ), Flushing, OH (2.4 miles ), Barnesville, OH (2.7 miles ), Holloway, OH (2.8 miles ), Fairview, OH (2.9 miles) , St. Clairsville, OH (3.0 miles ), New Athens, OH (3.1 miles ).

Latitude: 40.06 N, Longitude: 81.07 W

Area code: 740

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.3%
Ohio:

6.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -50 (-14.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (31%)
  • Information (15%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (14%)
  • Manufacturing (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (11%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (40%)
  • Retail trade (38%)
  • Other services, except public administration (16%)
  • Wholesale trade (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Top executives (9%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Child care workers (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Morristown-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Ohio state average. It is 1% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.8 miles away from the Morristown village center killed one person and injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/27/1954, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 14.8 miles away from the village center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Morristown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Ohio state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/12/2007 at 23:18:16, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 85.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Belmont County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Mudslides: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Wind: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Morristown:

  • "BARNESVILLE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC" (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; BARNESVILLE, OH)
  • HARRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; CADIZ, OH)
  • BELMONT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; BELLAIRE, OH)

Political contributions by individuals in Morristown, OH

Amtrak station near Morristown:

  • 19 miles: WHEELING (70 12TH ST.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Morristown:

  • West Liberty University (about 26 miles; West Liberty, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,318)
  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 32 miles; Steubenville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,131)
  • Pittsburgh Technical Institute (about 53 miles; Oakdale, PA; FT enrollment: 2,192)
  • Robert Morris University (about 56 miles; Moon Township, PA; FT enrollment: 3,106)
  • Mount Union College (about 59 miles; Alliance, OH; FT enrollment: 2,167)
  • Walsh University (about 59 miles; North Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 2,038)
  • Kent State University Stark Campus (about 60 miles; Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 2,924)

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Notable location: Morristown Fire Department Station 31 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Union Cemetery (1), Morristown First Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Morristown: Morristown Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Arrowhead Motel (40251 National Road), Fischer Motel (43505 National Drive).

 
Belmont County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.8. This is about average.
City:

27.8
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.316. This is about average. There were 21 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.316
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 4.77. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

4.77
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.09. This is about average. There were 12 monitors within city limits.
City:

8.09
U.S.:

9.59
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2004 was 23.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

23.3
U.S.:

25.1
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00935. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00935
U.S.:

0.06353


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 19.7%
(17.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.2 people
Ohio:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  62.9%
Whole state:  70.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  6.6%
Whole state:  5.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Morristown, OH


Morristown compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Morristown travel time to work - commute


Morristown mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (85%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Electricity (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Belmont County Ohio:




2008 Presidential Election results in Belmont County Ohio:


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Religion statistics for Morristown (based on Belmont County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 40.72%
Here40.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristChurches of Christ
Adherents32.1%24.8%12.0%7.4%4.9%
Congregations12.5%27.1%15.3%5.6%12.5%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Church of the NazareneLDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents4.5%2.3%1.7%1.5%8.7%
Congregations2.8%1.4%4.9%0.7%17.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 18
This county:

2.64 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Belmont County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Belmont County:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
This county:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
Belmont County:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.1%
Ohio:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.5%
Ohio:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Belmont County:

16.8%
State:

11.9%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$240
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$400
Streets and Highways 1$1,683$20,1960$0
Totals for Government 1$1,683$20,1967$640

Morristown government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $31,000 ($101.97)
    Financial Administration: $17,000 ($55.92)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($19.74)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $105,000 ($345.39)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $97,000 ($319.08)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $8,000 ($26.32)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $42,000 ($138.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($29.61)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($16.45)
    Motor Vehicle License: $1,000 ($3.29)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $26,000 ($85.53)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($19.74)

4.07% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,447 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.07%
Ohio average:

5.31%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($173 average AGI)
Belmont County:

0.04%
Ohio average:

0.10%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Ohio County, WV  0.74% ($42,450 average AGI)
from Jefferson County, OH  0.45% ($28,325)
from Marshall County, WV  0.31% ($32,688)


4.45% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,179 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.45%
Ohio average:

5.79%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($197 average AGI)
Belmont County:

0.05%
Ohio average:

0.04%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Ohio County, WV  0.59% ($25,667 average AGI)
to Franklin County, OH  0.45% ($24,410)
to Jefferson County, OH  0.37% ($26,032)

Strongest AM radio stations in Morristown:

  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVLY (1370 AM; 5 kW; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WKKX (1600 AM; 5 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOMP (1290 AM; 1 kW; BELLAIRE, OH)
  • WHBC (1480 AM; 15 kW; CANTON, OH; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Morristown:

  • WBNV (93.5 FM; BARNESVILLE, OH; Owner: W. GRANT HAFLEY)
  • WOVK (98.7 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEGW (107.5 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOUC-FM (89.1 FM; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WEEL (95.7 FM; SHADYSIDE, OH; Owner: OHIO VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOMP-FM (100.5 FM; BELLAIRE, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCDK (106.3 FM; CADIZ, OH; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS OHIO, LLC)
  • WOGH (103.5 FM; BURGETTSTOWN, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRKP (96.5 FM; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: RKP INTERNATIONAL CORP.)
  • WVKF (105.5 FM; BETHLEHEM, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKWK-FM (97.3 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETZ-FM (103.9 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • W215BC (90.9 FM; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WVNP (89.9 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WXCR (92.3 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Morristown:

  • WOUC-TV (Channel 44; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WTRF-TV (Channel 7; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTOV-TV (Channel 9; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: WTOV-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W28AS (Channel 28; BRIDGEPORT, OH; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • W56DX (Channel 56; WHEELING,ETC., WV; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W25CI (Channel 25; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W57BH (Channel 57; WEIRTON, WV; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Morristown)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1/2 Mi N Of Rt 321 & Rt 62 (Lat: 39.062833 Lon: -83.679083), Call Sign: KNEA532, Licensee ID: L00566228
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.945 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/11/2002, Expiration Date: 10/21/2012
    Registrant: Kay, Fred Dba Kay Grain & Equipment, 2078 Us 62, Winchester, OH 45697

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N8EES
    Grant Date: 03/31/1998, Expiration Date: 03/31/2008, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2010
    Registrant: Mark A Calvert, Morristown, OH 43759
  • Call Sign: WB8TPX, Licensee ID: L01204677
    Grant Date: 10/20/2006, Expiration Date: 01/06/2017, Certifier: Warren D Groves
    Registrant: Warren D Groves, Box 44 Church St, Morristown, OH 43759



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$63,430
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0107.00

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1

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