The Town FilesMorton, Washington
City in Lewis County · population 1,036 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $300,900
- Household income
- $57,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 42.9
Morton is a city of 1,036 people in Lewis County, Washington. The median home is worth $300,900, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks quieter than 98% of Washington towns, better for cycling than 86% of Washington towns, better for retirees than 73% of Washington towns.
How Morton ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Morton is worth $300,900, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $57,813, which is more affordable than 55% of Washington towns. Median rent is $930 a month. 75.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morton | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,900 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $930 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $57,813 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 75.8% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in Morton
| People | Morton | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.9% | 93.9% |
Weather in Morton
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 33.1°F. About 58.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Morton since 1950.
Severe weather in Lewis County since 1996
Lewis County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lewis County
Lewis County had 27,148 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,706 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Morton itself the ACS puts it at 15.9%.
Public schools in Morton
2 public schools with 484 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Elementary School | PK-6 | 296 | 18.5 |
| Morton Junior-Senior High | 7-12 | 188 | 17.1 |
Towns near Morton
- Mossyrock, WA10.0 mi · 768 people · home $280,400
- Onalaska, WA20.5 mi · 657 people · home $423,700
- Eatonville, WA21.5 mi · 2,845 people · home $431,000
- Clear Lake, WA25.7 mi · 1,578 people · home $788,500
- Toledo, WA28.2 mi · 631 people · home $333,700
- McKenna, WA29.0 mi · 678 people · home $539,800
- Napavine, WA29.5 mi · 1,888 people · home $419,100
Morton questions
Is Morton, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morton scores better for retirees than 73% of Washington towns and quieter than 98%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Morton?
The median owner-occupied home in Morton is valued at $300,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,813, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $930 a month.
What is the weather like in Morton?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 33.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.4 inches of snow.
Does Morton get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Morton in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)