What are the schools like in Morton, IL?

Morton is served primarily by Morton CUSD 709. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Morton?

The median household income in Morton, IL is $86,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Morton, IL?

Morton has an average high temperature of 33.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.9 inches.

Morton, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Morton, IL affordable or expensive?

Morton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Morton is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $223,000 and the median rent is $981 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Morton, IL?

Morton has a violent crime rate of 85.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 824.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Morton, IL a Good Place to Live?

Morton is a small city of 16,601 in Illinois, with a median household income of $86,000 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Morton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Morton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Morton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.6

Morton's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Morton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Morton, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$223,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$981	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Morton's violent crime rate is 85.3 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.3 /100k

Property Crime

824.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Morton is served primarily by Morton CUSD 709. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Morton, IL	National Avg
School District	Morton CUSD 709	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Morton sees average highs of 33.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation and 23.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Morton, IL
Average High — January	33.2°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.3"
Annual Snowfall	23.9"

Demographics

Metric	Morton, IL	National Avg
Population	16,601	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Peoria, IL 6 mi Tremont, IL 6 mi Washington, IL 7 mi Creve Coeur, IL 7 mi Deer Creek, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Morton

Morton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61550

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morton, IL affordable or expensive?

Morton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Morton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $223,000 and median rent is $981/month.

What is the crime rate in Morton, IL?

Morton's violent crime rate is 85.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 824.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Morton?

Public schools in Morton are operated by Morton CUSD 709. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 40.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Morton, IL a good place to live?

Morton, IL has a population of 16,601, a median household income of $86,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Morton?

Morton averages 33.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches with about 23.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Morton?

Morton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61550.

What is the population of Morton?

The population of Morton, Illinois is 16,601 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Morton?

Key numbers for living in Morton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $223,000, median household income $86,000, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Morton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.