Washington
Morton is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,142. Residents earn $48,684 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Morton receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Morton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Morton is $48,684, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Morton is $274,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Morton is below the national average at 179 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,957 per 100,000, 51% above the national average.
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Morton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,684 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,554 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,129 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,906 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,236 |
| County GDP | $5,122M |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Healthcare | 200 |
| Retail | 301 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,781 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.74% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $274,700 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $340,543 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $114 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.9% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $931 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,781 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.74% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 30.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 64.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,177/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 200 |
| Total Violent | 179.2/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 89.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 89.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,957.0/100K |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 627.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,150.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 179.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 940 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,393/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5574°N, 122.2814°W |
| County FIPS | 53041 |
Winner: Republican by 33 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.4% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,393/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 200 |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Retail Stores | 301 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |