Minnesota
Morton is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 432. Residents earn $63,571 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Morton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Morton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Morton is $63,571, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Morton is $76,600, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Morton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches, including 37.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,571 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,217 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,062 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,740 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 594 |
| County GDP | $1,190M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,983 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.89% |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $76,600 |
| 73% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.6% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 84.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,983 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.89% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,904/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.9 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 851 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5533°N, 94.9843°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27129 |
Winner: Republican by 41.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.2% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.8% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |