The Town FilesMorton, Mississippi
City in Scott County · population 3,711 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $84,200
- Household income
- $41,863
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 50
- Median age
- 31.1
Morton is a city of 3,711 people in Scott County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $84,200, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better transit than 78% of Mississippi towns.
How Morton ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Morton is worth $84,200, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $41,863, which is more affordable than 87% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $913 a month. 51.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morton | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $84,200 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $913 | $820 |
| Median household income | $41,863 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.2% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Morton
| People | Morton | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 39.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.0% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.3% | 83.3% |
Weather in Morton
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 33.2°F. About 61.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 59 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
50 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morton since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 9.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 108 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 18, 2013.
Severe weather in Scott County since 1996
Scott County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 10, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4790: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Scott County
Scott County had 13,546 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,025 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Morton itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Public schools in Morton
3 public schools with 1,703 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 702 | 13.8 |
| BETTYE MAE JACK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 511 | 16.0 |
| MORTON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 490 | 15.8 |
Towns near Morton
- Forest, MS10.7 mi · 5,430 people · home $141,100
- Brandon, MS19.9 mi · 25,138 people · home $278,900
- Flowood, MS24.2 mi · 10,202 people · home $342,200
- Pearl, MS25.8 mi · 27,115 people · home $182,500
- Canton, MS27.9 mi · 10,948 people · home $112,000
- Gluckstadt, MS28.5 mi · 3,208 people · home $316,600
- Carthage, MS28.5 mi · 4,901 people · home $154,800
- Madison, MS28.9 mi · 27,747 people · home $352,900
Morton questions
Is Morton, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morton scores better for retirees than 28% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 33%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.1).
How much does a house cost in Morton?
The median owner-occupied home in Morton is valued at $84,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,863, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $913 a month.
What is the weather like in Morton?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Morton get tornadoes?
50 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)