Morton, MS

Mississippi · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
3,661 Population
$38,889 Median Income
$90,000 Home Value
$932 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
34.9 yrs Median Age
4.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
2.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.4
Education

People

Population3,661
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 29.8%

Economy

2.6/5
Median Income$38,889
Per Capita Income$28,199
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty Rate30.4%
County GDP$1,446M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$90,000
Zillow Value$83,593
Median Rent$932
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$924

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes17.1%
Depression19.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Jan / Jul44° / 79°
Rain62 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

1.4/5
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+75.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.42
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute35 min
Work From Home5.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Morton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$38,889
Home Value$90,000
Median Rent$932
Poverty Rate30.4%
Bachelor's Degree+4.4%
Unemployment0.1%
Avg Temperature62.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,661
Population Density412 per sq mi
Median Age34.9 years
Male55.4%
Female44.6%
Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 29.8% Black 24.8% Other 45.4%
White29.8%
Black or African American24.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races45.4%

Language

English Only70.9%
Spanish Speakers29.1%
English 70.9% Spanish 29.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.4%
Health Insurance80.7%

Income

48% below avg
Median Household Income$38,889
Per Capita Income$28,199
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$866
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$47,636

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.1%
Poverty Rate30.4%
Total Establishments (County)527
County GDP$1,446M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation46
Healthcare Facilities39
Retail Stores121
Manufacturing20
Total Establishments527

Industry Mix

Restaurants 46 Healthcare 39 Retail 121 Manufacturing 20

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$47,636
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,604

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time34.5 min
Work From Home5.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

68% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$90,000
Zillow Home Value Index$83,593

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied64.3%

Rental Costs

20% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$932

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$751
1 Bedroom$782
2 Bedroom$924
3 Bedroom$1,177
4 Bedroom$1,295

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,604
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.89%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes17.1%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure42.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD9.3%
Stroke4.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.9%
Physical Inactivity43.5%
Depression19.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage80.7%
Regular Checkup78.5%
Premature Death Rate14,974 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index5.6 / 10
Exercise Access70.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)39
Restaurants (County)46

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)13

Temperature

44°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average62.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation61.6 in
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation464 ft (141 m)
Land Area8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²)
Population Density412 per sq mi
Latitude32.3455°
Longitude-89.6591°
County FIPS28123

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.7%
D 37.7%

Republican +24 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.4%
High School+75.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.42

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density412 per sq mi
Land Area8.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)13

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