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Morton, Texas Utility & Living Guide
Morton is a city in and the county seat of Cochran County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 1,690, a 15.8% population decline since the 2010 census..
Total Utilities$310/mo
1BR Rent$592/mo
Sales Tax6.25%
COL Index96 (-4)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$32,500
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Living in Morton, summers are intense — Jul highs average 94.3°F, while winters are chilly, with Jan lows around 31.2°F. With 2754 heating degree days annually, heating costs are moderate. At just 11.0 inches of annual rainfall, this is a dry climate. Median household income: $37,604. With a 29.4% poverty rate and 64.8% homeownership, the community reflects a stable residential mix. Air quality is Good — avg AQI 43 over the past week.
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🏠 Housing
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Monthly Utility Costs
⚡ Electric
$145/mo
Local utility provider
🔥 Gas
$35/mo
Local gas utility
💧 Water
$40/mo
Municipal water department
🗑️ Garbage
$25/mo
Municipal waste management
📶 Internet
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $592/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $658/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $822/mo |
| Median Home Price | $32,500 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.6% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
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Cost of Living
Overall COL Index
96
US national avg = 100
vs National Avg
-4
Groceries
94
Transportation
97
Healthcare
92
Childcare/mo
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.6% |
Family & Relocation
Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index
55
Higher = safer
School Rating
6
GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare
$900/mo
City Pulse
Population Trend
Population: 5,000
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📊 Morton — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
💰 Median Household Income
$37,604
🏠 Homeownership Rate
64.8%
🔑 Renter Rate
35.2%
📉 Poverty Rate
29.4%
💼 Unemployment Rate
8.9%
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