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Morton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
432
Population
357/sq mi density
$63,571
Median Income
$28,217 per capita
$76,600
Home Value
$165,267 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
215
Violent Crime/100K
2,898 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,571 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,600 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Morton has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 851 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5533°N, 94.9843°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Renville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Morton has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").