Morton, Mississippi

Population 3,440

Morton is located in Scott County, MS. The population is 3,440, making Morton the 2nd largest city in Scott County.

There are 3 public schools in Morton with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Morton is low , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Morton is moderate 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 Pulaski, Pelahatchie and Forest.

Morton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 29.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.2%

Crime Rate

51.41% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 111
  • Violent Crimes: 106
  • Robbery: 8
  • Burglary: 201
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 790

Registered Offenders

72.60% Higher than national avg.
  • 17 offenders in Morton
  • 49.42 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

42 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 38

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Morton, MS and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Morton's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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1 Private School

Alpha & Omega Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Morton, MS

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Morton, MS issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Morton, MS issued 0 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: $640
  • 1 Bedroom: $660
  • 2 Bedrooms: $770
  • 3 Bedrooms: $950
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,090

Zip Codes

39117

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Environmental Hazards

42 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Morton, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Morton, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Morton, MS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.88°
  • February 50.02°
  • March 58.1°
  • April 66.52°
  • May 73.39°
  • June 81.44°
  • July 82.57°
  • August 82.63°
  • September 76.4°
  • October 64.7°
  • November 53.78°
  • December 46.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Morton, MS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Morton, MS: $33,007

Unemployment

Unemployment in Morton is 3.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 68.53%
White Collar - 31.47%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Phil Bryant
  • Sen. Thad Cochran
  • Sen. Roger F. Wicker

City Representatives

  • Gregg Harper

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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15 Cemeteries view all

13 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Morton, MS

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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