Morton, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
432 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,571 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$76,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$522 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Renville County
2
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Renville County
3
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 13
Feb 1 6 18
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 2 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 6 32
Dec 1 9 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 16, MN State House District 16A, MN
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Schools

Cedar Mountain Elementary
5 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Redwood Valley Senior High
5 miles, W • 3.7 star
Redwood Valley Middle
5 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Martin Luther College
30 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Ridgewater College
41 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Carris Health-Redwood, Llc
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
82 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
110 miles, W • 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
131 miles, SE • 1 star
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