At a Glance
Median Income
$87,760
$46,532 per capita
Home Value
$238,900
Zillow: $287,919
Median Rent
$1,001/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
11.3% smoking rate
How Morton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morton residents earn a median household income of $87,760 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,532. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morton is $238,900 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,919. Median rent is $1,001/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Morton reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 847/100K.
Education
42.9% of adults in Morton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population16,503
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,281/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,760
Per Capita$46,532
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,900
Rent$1,001
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$287,919
Housing Units7,609
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent85/100K
Property847/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation713 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Morton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.