A town of 1,206. A regional job hub with 748 jobs.
The 3 things Morton does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Morton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Morton for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Seattle (5%), Tacoma (5%) and Chehalis (4%). Half commute less than 42 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 93% of U.S. communities.
Morton beats the Washington average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Morton | WA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.9% | 16.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.4% | 70.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 5.1% |
The typical Morton home is worth about $352,000, up 0.6% in a year, 41% below the Washington typical home.
Morton has mild winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Morton's reported crime rate is well below Washington's. 5 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gust Backstrom City Park | — | 14 |
| 2. Jubilee Park | — | 13 |
The public schools Morton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of Washington’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Elementary School | PK–4 | 194 | Not graded |
| Morton Intermediate School | 5–6 | — | Not graded |
| Morton Junior-Senior High | 7–12 | 205 | Not graded |
Where Morton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
5 notable people were born in Morton.
City in Washington, United States
Morton is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,036 at the 2020 census.
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