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Morton, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Lewis County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,142
Population
1,393/sq mi density
$48,684
Median Income
$25,554 per capita
$274,700
Home Value
$340,543 Zillow
$931
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
179
Violent Crime/100K
2,957 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,684 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$274,700 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Morton experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Olympia Regional (OLM) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 41 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 82 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 85 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 41 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 52 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 72 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 77 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 78 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 139 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 12.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 7.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 12.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Morton has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.5") and July the driest (1.5").