At a Glance
Median Income
$38,889
$28,199 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $87,340
Median Rent
$932/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
30.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
20.6% 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
3.0 / 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 $38,889 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,199. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% 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 $87,340. 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.
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 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,661
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,889
Per Capita$28,199
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty30.4%
County GDP$1,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$866
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$932
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$87,340
Housing Units1,231
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,974/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain61.6 in/yr
Elevation464 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute35 min
Broadband60.1%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Morton was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.