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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,760 ft (1,146 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7248°N, 102.7592°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cochran County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in |
Morton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.6").