Morris
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Morris, Illinois is a charming small town set along the Illinois River, known for its historic downtown, riverside parks, and welcoming community atmosphere. Visitors appreciate its blend of heritage sites, local eateries, and outdoor recreation. With easy access from Chicago, it's perfect for a peaceful getaway in central Illinois.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
5,105
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.36°, -88.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,115
Local Cost
$1,380
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-3.4°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
984 mm
Internet Speed
188 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
11
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
JOT
Distance
27 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.