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Crime in Morton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Morton. Key points include:
There were 160 total crimes in Morton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Morton is 909.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Morton is 85.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Morton is 824.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Morton is -57.08% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Morton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Morton / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 160 | 909.5 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 85.3 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 11.4 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 45.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 145 | 824.2 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 33 | 187.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 103 | 585.5 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 51.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Morton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Morton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Morton is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Morton is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Morton is $280,240.
The median income in Morton is $94,402.
Morton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Morton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Morton | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 104 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Morton, IL Weather
The average high in Morton is 61.7° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 72.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.4 inches of precipitation each year with 23.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Morton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Morton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Morton
The current population in Morton is 16,595. The population has increased 3.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,595 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 16,503 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 16,601 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 16,591 | 5.1% |
| 2020 | 15,791 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 16,562 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 16,731 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 16,833 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 16,343 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 16,534 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 16,493 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 16,261 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 16,255 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 16,052 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 15,986 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Morton
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Morton is:
91.9% White with 15,244 White residents.
0.5% African American with 85 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.3% Asian with 377 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 109 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 451 Two Or More residents.
2.0% Hispanic with 329 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Morton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Morton
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Morton is 53.9% female with 8,938 female residents.
Morton is 46.1% male with 7,657 male residents.
| Gender | Morton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Morton for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Morton completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Morton completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Morton completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Morton completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Morton completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Morton completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Morton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Morton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Morton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Morton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Morton, Illinois
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3.1% of households in Morton earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Morton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Morton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in Morton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.0% of households in Morton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.8% of households in Morton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in Morton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.7% of households in Morton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.5% of households in Morton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.6% of households in Morton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Morton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.9% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.7% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
