Morton, Texas

Population 2,008

Morton is located in Cochran County, TX. The population is 2,008, making Morton the largest city in Cochran County.

There are 1 public schools in Morton with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Morton is high , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Morton is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Morton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Morton include Whiteface, Pep and Bledsoe.

Morton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 37.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.9%

Crime Rate

37.66% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 170
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 59
  • Burglary: 835
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

69.79% Higher than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Morton
  • 44.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

32 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 23

Unemployment

Very High 5.4%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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1 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Morton, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Morton's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Morton, TX

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  • In 2014, the city of Morton, TX issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Morton, TX issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $560
  • 1 Bedroom: $600
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $936
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,128

Zip Codes

79344 79346

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Environmental Hazards

32 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Morton, TX has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Morton, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Morton, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.63°
  • February 38.45°
  • March 51.05°
  • April 59°
  • May 66.43°
  • June 77.7°
  • July 80.87°
  • August 78.9°
  • September 70.37°
  • October 58.83°
  • November 47.3°
  • December 37.45°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Morton, TX

Earthquakes
Morton, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Morton, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Morton, TX has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Morton, TX has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Morton, TX: $36,771

Unemployment

Unemployment in Morton is 5.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 69.59%
White Collar - 30.41%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Randy Neugebauer

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Morton, TX

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Morton, TX
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