Morton, MS
Living in Morton
Bikeability4
Walkability17
Commute57
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety88
Airports6
Hospitals27
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.6kPopulation+137 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
89%Family Households+19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black39%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school35%
High school graduate35%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household89%
Householder living alone10%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income-$5.9k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector72%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office15%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$3k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$518Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-25% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K59%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in Morton
United States45
Mississippi57
Scott County13
Property Crime in Morton
United States48
Mississippi57
Scott County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Morton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding48
Tornado48
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Morton, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Morton, MS
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
19 miles, W
Brandon First Umc Kindergarten
20 miles, W
College Drive Sda Christian School
25 miles, W
Jackson Preparatory School
26 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Morton, MS
Tougaloo College
30 miles, W
Belhaven University
30 miles, W
Millsaps College
30 miles, W
Strayer University-Mississippi
31 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Morton, MS
Scott Regional Hospital Cah
1 miles, W
Se Lackey Memorial Hospital
11 miles, E
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital
22 miles, W
Ms State Hospital-Whitfield
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Morton, MS
Key Field
53 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
64 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
98 miles, NE