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Morton
A township of 84 people in Day County, South Dakota
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Health in Morton
Compared with South Dakota
2better than SD·8worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Sanford Hospital Webster - CahWebster · 6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - AberdeenAberdeen · 51.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57274, 57273 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Morton →
Natural hazards in Morton
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Morton →
Climate in Morton
Full climate →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.
23° / 5°Winter
52° / 31°Spring
78° / 57°Summer
55° / 34°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Morton →
Libraries near Morton
See all →Nearest: Webster Public LibraryWebster · 5.6 miles · 28 hrs a week
Where Morton is
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South Dakota · SD · Day CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Morton
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