A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Morton's police department reported none of them, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Morton 6.2

Mississippi 2.5

U.S. 4

Property crime per 1,000

Morton 10.4

Mississippi 18.1

U.S. 20

FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Morton

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About one in 4 of Morton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Forest (17%), Jackson (7%) and Flowood (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Forest

17%

Jackson

Flowood

Pelahatchie

26%Work in townlive and work in Morton 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 2,811Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Morton →

Health in Morton

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 4% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Mississippi

1better than MS·15worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 4▼ 7 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.6%Fewer adults who have had cancerMS 7.6% · better 38.7%More older adults who have lost all their teethMS 18.5% · worse

Care nearby

Ochsner Scott RegionalMorton · 0.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Care Clinic, Inc.--PelahatchiePelahatchie · 8.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Morton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Morton →

Natural hazards in Morton

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail

4Does Morton flood?paid flood claims since 1993 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Morton

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Morton →

Climate in Morton

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Morton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.

60° / 37°Winter

76° / 52°Spring

90° / 68°Summer

77° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Morton get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 2, with the last in spring around Mar 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Morton →

Schools in Morton

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C⁺

School Grade C+

The public schools Morton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 65% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

See how Morton’s schools compare in MS →

DistrictScott County School DistrictSchools3

Morton Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 686 students Bettye Mae Jack Middle School CMiddle · Grades 5–8 · 486 students Morton High School CHigh · Grades 9–12 · 476 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.