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Morton
A township of 67 people in Boyd County, Nebraska
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About Morton
Township in Nebraska, United States52.5 sq miArea
1,781 ftElevation
Morton Township is one of nine townships in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 67 at the 2020 census. The Village of Gross lies within the Township.
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Health in Morton
Compared with Nebraska
6better than NE·12worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Niobrara Valley HospitalLynch · 11.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Midtown Health Center - O'neillOneill · 33.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 68777, 68719 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Morton →
Natural hazards in Morton
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Morton →
Climate in Morton
Full climate →Morton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34° / 15°Winter
59° / 36°Spring
84° / 61°Summer
62° / 39°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Morton →
Libraries near Morton
See all →Nearest: Spencer Township LibrarySpencer · 6.9 miles
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