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Morton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Scott County County
Morton, MS
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 $38,889 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,199. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 527 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morton is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,593. Median rent is $932/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Morton reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 898/100K.
Education
4.4% of adults in Morton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.