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Morton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County
Morton, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Morton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Morton residents earn a median household income of $63,571 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,217. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 594 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morton is $76,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,267. Median rent is $850/month, with 36.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Safety & Crime
Morton reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,898/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Morton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.