Morton County, KS
Living in Morton County
Bikeability
13
Walkability
32
Commute
83
Public Transit
9
Affordability
88
Public Safety
69
Airports
2
Hospitals
49
Colleges
18
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
43
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.8k
Population
-490 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate28%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$5.5k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector63%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance28%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office15%
Service9%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$88k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$421
Median Monthly Rent
+$57 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas12%
Utility gas65%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Morton County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Morton County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (16%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 0 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 0 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Morton County
Inland Flooding34
Tornado30
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Morton County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Morton County, KS
Heritage Christian Academy
26 miles, E
Fellowship Baptist School
50 miles, E
St Mary Catholic School
74 miles, NE
St Dominic Elementary School
75 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Morton County, KS
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
42 miles, S
National American University-Garden City
76 miles, NE
Barclay College
151 miles, E
West Texas A & M University
152 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Morton County, KS
Morton County Hospital
14 miles, SW
Stevens County Hospital
25 miles, E
Stanton County Hospital
27 miles, N
Bob Wilson Memorial Grant County Hospital
37 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Morton County, KS
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
48 miles, E
Garden City Regional Airport
79 miles, NE
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
136 miles, S
Pueblo Memorial Airport
166 miles, NW