Whiteside County, Illinois
Morrison Real Estate and Local Guide
Morrison is the county seat of Whiteside County, a small city on the Lincoln Highway with a strong Dutch heritage and an agricultural surrounding.
Living in Morrison
Morrison is the county seat of Whiteside County and sits on the Historic Lincoln Highway, the nation's first transcontinental highway. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $67,580 median household
EducationAbout 30.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyWhiteside County
Homes in Morrison
Detached single-family homesRoughly 87% of the housing stock
- About 78% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a stable, settled small-city population.
- The median home value is about $117,300, keeping ownership within reach for local households.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Morrison home
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Illinois state park north of the city, home to 77-acre Lake Carlton
Morrison's Heritage Museum
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Local history museum on the Lincoln Highway, listed on the National Register
Whiteside County covered bridge
Source: morrisonil.org
Two-span covered bridge about 148 feet long, north of U.S. Route 30
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
State park of roughly 1,150 acres with fishing, boating, and hiking at Lake Carlton