MortonSD
A town of 28.
Population
28
residents
Median home value
$217K
Census ACS
Median age
71.5
years
Small town
28 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Morton. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Morton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring31–52°
Summer57–78°
Fall34–55°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Morton is
Morton beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better16 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Morton | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.7% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.8% |
Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah
6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →