At a Glance
Median Income
$48,684
$25,554 per capita
Home Value
$274,700
Zillow: $340,543
Median Rent
$931/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
2,957/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
253 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morton a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morton residents earn a median household income of $48,684 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,554. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morton is $274,700 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,543. Median rent is $931/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Morton reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,957/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Morton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,142
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,393/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,684
Per Capita$25,554
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$5,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
B
Home Value$274,700
Rent$931
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$340,543
Housing Units613
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property2,957/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary627/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,177/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation940 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband71.8%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Morton was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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