At a Glance
Median Income
$63,571
$28,217 per capita
Home Value
$76,600
Zillow: $165,267
Median Rent
$850/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
18.0% 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+
3.7 / 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 $63,571 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,217. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% 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.
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 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population432
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,571
Per Capita$28,217
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$1,190M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,600
Rent$850
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$165,267
Housing Units172
Rent Burden36.6%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,904/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation851 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Morton was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.