Morton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cochran County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,510 Population 1,000/sq mi density
$40,517 Median Income $22,798 per capita
$45,500 Home Value $54,897 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$40,517 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,500 home value, $703/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Morton, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,517
46% below
$22,798 per capita
Home Value
$45,500
84% below
Zillow: $54,897
Median Rent
$703/mo
40% below
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
69.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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)

Income
54%
Home Value
16%
Rent
60%
Poverty
183%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
208%
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 $40,517 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,798. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% 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 $54,897. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,510
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,000/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born18.1%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,517
Per Capita$22,798
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,136

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,500
Rent$703
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$54,897
Housing Units779
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death14,047/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation3,760 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+69.6%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Morton was founded in 1923.
The median home in Morton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
18.1% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.