Morton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County

3.7 /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
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,571 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,600 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Morton has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation851 ft (259 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density357/sq mi
Coordinates44.5533°N, 94.9843°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRenville County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 43.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.58"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience88.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 50 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 526 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 74 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 67 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 80 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 99 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 97 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 61 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 65 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 72 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SVOR (661 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 SVOR 661 99 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in

Morton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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