Morton, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
1,510 Population
$40,517 Median Income
$45,500 Home Value
$703 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
39.7 yrs Median Age
9.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
2.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.8
Education

People

Population1,510
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,000/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 39.7%

Economy

2.6/5
Median Income$40,517
Per Capita Income$22,798
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty Rate22.7%
County GDP$291M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$45,500
Zillow Value$47,589
Median Rent$703
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes17.8%
Depression22.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Jan / Jul40° / 79°
Rain18 in/yr
Snow6 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.8/5
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+69.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Work From Home3.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Morton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$40,517
Home Value$45,500
Median Rent$703
Poverty Rate22.7%
Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
Unemployment4.3%
Avg Temperature59.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,510
Population Density1,000 per sq mi
Median Age39.7 years
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39.7% Black 7.5% Hispanic 1.8% Other 51%
White39.7%
Black or African American7.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races51.0%

Language

English Only39.9%
Spanish Speakers60.1%
English 39.9% Spanish 60.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.8%
Health Insurance77.2%

Income

46% below avg
Median Household Income$40,517
Per Capita Income$22,798
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,136
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$57,968

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Poverty Rate22.7%
Total Establishments (County)126
County GDP$291M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation4
Healthcare Facilities5
Retail Stores5
Total Establishments126

Industry Mix

Restaurants 4 Healthcare 5 Retail 5

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$57,968

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.9 min
Work From Home3.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

84% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$45,500
Zillow Home Value Index$47,589

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied61.6%

Rental Costs

40% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$703

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes17.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
High Blood Pressure37.1%
Asthma10.0%
COPD8.1%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity42.2%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)18.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage77.2%
Regular Checkup71.3%
Premature Death Rate14,047 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index5.6 / 10
Exercise Access1.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)5
Restaurants (County)4

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

40°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average59.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation17.6 in
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation3,760 ft (1,146 m)
Land Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density1,000 per sq mi
Latitude33.7248°
Longitude-102.7592°
County FIPS48079

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.3%
D 16.6%

Republican +65.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
High School+69.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,000 per sq mi
Land Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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