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Morris

A township of 3,002 people in Knox County, Ohio
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About Morris

Township in Ohio, US
2,098Population
21 sq miArea
1,093 ftElevation

Morris Township is one of the twenty-two townships of Knox County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,098 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Morris for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Mount Vernon (29%), Columbus (6%) and Miller (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Mount Vernon
29%
Columbus
6%
Miller
4%
Mansfield
3%
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Health in Morris

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

3worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Knox Community HospitalMount Vernon · 4.6 mi · ER
Kcchc Walk-In ClinicMount Vernon · 4.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43050, 43019 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Morris →

Natural hazards in Morris

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Morris →

Climate in Morris

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Morris has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 21°Winter
61° / 38°Spring
82° / 59°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Fredericktown BranchFredericktown · 2.8 miles · 45 hrs a week

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