Morton, TX
Living in Morton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute41
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports8
Hospitals53
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation-72 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino69%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school34%
High school graduate31%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$3k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office17%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$31kMedian Home Value-$1.7k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$318Median Monthly Rent-$57 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196927%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K68%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas79%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Morton
United States45
Texas51
Cochran County26
Property Crime in Morton
United States48
Texas58
Cochran County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 1 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Morton
Inland Flooding16
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Morton, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Morton, TX
Levelland Christian School
27 miles, E
Tas Montessori School
45 miles, E
Lubbock Christian School
49 miles, E
Kingdom Preparatory Academy
49 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Morton, TX
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
46 miles, NW
Lubbock Christian University
49 miles, E
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
51 miles, E
Texas Tech University
52 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Morton, TX
Cochran Memorial Hospital
0 miles, S
Covenant Hospital Levelland
25 miles, SE
Lamb Healthcare Center
27 miles, NE
Muleshoe Area Medical Center
34 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Morton, TX
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
54 miles, E
Lea County Regional Airport
76 miles, S
Roswell Air Center
106 miles, W
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
119 miles, NE