Morton is a small town of 3,690 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $29,900
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Morton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 88.1
Morton's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Morton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Morton, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$808
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,900
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Morton's violent crime rate is 618.3 per 100,000 residents
— 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
618.3 /100k
Property Crime
1039.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Morton is served primarily by Scott County School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Morton, MS
National Avg
School District
Scott County School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Morton sees average highs of 57.8°F in January
and 90.7°F in July,
with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Morton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Morton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,600 and median rent is $808/month.
Morton's violent crime rate is 618.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1039.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Morton are operated by Scott County School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 4.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Morton, MS has a population of 3,690, a median household income of $29,900, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Morton averages 57.8°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Morton, Mississippi is 3,690 with a median age of 30.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Morton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $82,600, median household income $29,900, crime index 117 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. 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.
