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Morton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Cochran County County
Morton, TX
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 $40,517 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,798. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morton is $45,500 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $47,589. Median rent is $703/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Morton reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,468/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Morton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 69.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.