Morton, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 401 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.3%
 
Males: 209  (52.3%)
Females: 192  (47.7%)
Median resident age:

42.5 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56270.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,629 (it was $35,298 in 2000)
Morton:

$60,629
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,473 (it was $16,899 in 2000)

Morton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $79,966 (it was $35,500 in 2000)
Morton:

$79,966
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $87,391; detached houses: $87,304

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,061.

March 2022 cost of living index in Morton: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.7%
(7.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.3% for American Indian residents, 23.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Morton, MN (2022)
    • 31484.6%White alone
    • 174.6%American Indian alone
    • 154.0%Two or more races
    • 133.5%Asian alone
    • 71.9%Hispanic

Races in Morton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (50.9%), Czech (8.4%), Norwegian (6.6%), Irish (3.6%), Polish (3.0%), European (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 860 feet

Land area: 1.21 square miles.

Population density: 330 people per square mile   (very low).

Morton, Minnesota map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,124 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $897 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eden Prairie, MN (77.8 miles , pop. 54,901).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (89.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (413.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Franklin, MN (2.3 miles ),
Redwood Falls, MN (2.5 miles ),
Morgan, MN (3.1 miles ),
Delhi, MN (3.4 miles),
Clements, MN (3.5 miles),
Fairfax, MN (3.6 miles ),
Bird Island, MN (3.9 miles ),
Olivia, MN (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.55 N, Longitude: 94.99 W

Area code: 507

Distribution of median household income in Morton, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Morton, MN in 2022
Morton satellite photo by USGS

Morton tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $129,600
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Morton, MN residents
Average permit cost in Morton, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Most common industries in Morton, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (12.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (9.0%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Food (4.5%)
  • Construction (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.6%)
  • Food (7.8%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Truck transportation (6.9%)
  • Social assistance (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Computer & electronic products (19.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (17.9%)
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
Most common occupations in Morton, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.5%)
  • Cashiers (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Construction laborers (5.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (14.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (13.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.1%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)

Average climate in Morton, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Morton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 22% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 35.0 miles away from the Morton city center killed 9 people and injured 150 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/16/1992, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Morton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 92.9 miles away from Morton center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 100.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 219.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 231.3 miles away from Morton center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 125.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 180.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Renville County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Morton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Morton:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - FRANKLIN (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FRANKLIN, MN)
  • EASTWOOD HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - REDWOOD FALLS (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)
  • WOOD DALE HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)
  • REDWOOD FALLS DIALYSIS OF DAVITA (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)
  • REDWOOD AREA HOSP HOSPICE SER (Hospital, about 6 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)
  • REDWOOD AREA HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)

Airports located in Morton:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Morton:

  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 34 miles; Granite Falls, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,225)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 39 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Ridgewater College (about 41 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 53 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,496)
  • South Central College (about 54 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 57 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • College of Saint Benedict (about 77 miles; Saint Joseph, MN; FT enrollment: 2,025)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Morton: Morton (A), Dakotah Ridge Golf Club (B), Morton Fire Department (C), Morton City Police Department (D), Renville County Historical Museum (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Morton include: Zion Lutheran Church (A), Saint John's Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint John Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Renville County Historical Society Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 441 North Park Drive).

Hotel: Morton Inn (400 Kokesch Drive).

Renville County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.5%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.1%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Morton (2011 data):

  • Minnwest Bank, M.V.: - Morton Branch Office at 224 West 2nd Street, branch established on 1983/08/08. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $517.9 mil, Deposits: $447.9 mil, headquarters in Redwood Falls, MN, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Minnwest Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Morton:

Marital status in Morton, MN
  • Never married: 29.2%
  • Now married: 51.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 14.2%

For population 25 years and over in Morton:

  • High school or higher: 94.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Morton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Morton, MN (based on Renville County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,42523
Catholic3,8597
Evangelical Protestant1,96614
None3,480-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Renville County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Here:

5.58 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Renville County:

9.30 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.8%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Renville County:

28.5%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.2%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Morton:

46.7%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.8%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
Morton:

29.7
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.0%
Minnesota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.4%
Minnesota:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Morton:

7.0
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
Morton:

32.8%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

54.3%
State:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.9%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Morton, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$6,564$78,7680$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,036$12,4320$0
Other and Unallocable 1$248$2,9760$0
Water Supply 1$910$10,9200$0
Parks and Recreation 1$1,036$12,4320$0
Sewerage 1$910$10,9200$0
Totals for Government 6$10,704$21,4080$0

Morton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $229,000 ($571.07)
    Sewerage: $151,000 ($376.56)
    Water Utilities: $89,000 ($221.95)
    Financial Administration: $78,000 ($194.51)
    Local Fire Protection: $57,000 ($142.14)
    Police Protection: $57,000 ($142.14)
    Regular Highways: $38,000 ($94.76)
    Parks and Recreation: $22,000 ($54.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($19.95)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $5,000 ($12.47)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($7.48)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $35,000 ($87.28)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $65,000 ($162.09)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($7.48)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($7.48)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($7.48)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($7.48)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($12.47)

Morton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $119,000 ($296.76)
    Other: $35,000 ($87.28)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($39.90)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($2.49)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $2,000 ($4.99)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $55,000 ($137.16)
    Special Assessments: $5,000 ($12.47)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($9.98)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($4.99)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $84,000 ($209.48)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $138,000 ($344.14)
    Other: $86,000 ($214.46)
  • Tax - Property: $193,000 ($481.30)
    Other Selective Sales: $4,000 ($9.98)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($7.48)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.49)

Morton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,768,000 ($4408.98)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,700,000 ($4239.40)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $68,000 ($169.58)

Morton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $296,000 ($738.15)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $24,000 ($59.85)

Strongest AM radio stations in Morton:

  • KLGR (1490 AM; 1 kW; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KSMM (1530 AM; 9 kW; SHAKOPEE, MN; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMNN (1330 AM; 10 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO.)
  • KNUJ (860 AM; 1 kW; NEW ULM, MN)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Morton:

  • KLGR-FM (97.7 FM; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • K292FC (106.3 FM; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)
  • KNUJ-FM (107.3 FM; SLEEPY EYE, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KNSG (94.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K222AE (92.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MN; Owner: PRAIRIE LIGHT CHRISTIAN RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Morton:

  • K17BV (Channel 17; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORP.)
  • K39CH (Channel 39; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K54GH (Channel 54; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K46FY (Channel 46; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K52GU (Channel 52; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K19CV (Channel 19; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K48GQ (Channel 48; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • W64AC (Channel 64; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K58AS (Channel 58; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K60AO (Channel 60; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K62AA (Channel 62; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K66BB (Channel 66; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K68BJ (Channel 68; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K23FP (Channel 23; OLIVIA, MN; Owner: RENVILLE COUNTY TV CORPORATION)
  • K45FR (Channel 45; OLIVIA, MN; Owner: RENVILLE COUNTY TV CORPORATION)
  • K30FN (Channel 30; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TELEVISION ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA)
  • KRWF (Channel 43; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: KSAX-TV, INC.)

Morton fatal accident list:

Jan 17, 2000 87:99 PM, Sr-19, Lat: 44.551535, Lon: -94.984479, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Oct 30, 1998 09:13 AM, Sr-19, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 7, 1994 05:00 PM, M8, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 36.5mTotal length
  • $494,000,000Total costs
  • 30,742Total average daily traffic
  • 3,814Total average daily truck traffic
  • 28,992Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic
New bridges in Morton, MN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Morton, MN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Morton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Th 71 3.4 Km N (Lat: 44.598306 Lon: -94.995000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 43 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: KAR95, Licensee ID: L00001503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 75.5400 MHz, 75.6200 MHz, Grant Date: 05/13/2004, Expiration Date: 07/27/2014, Cancellation Date: 12/18/2012, Certifier: Robert J Prudhomme, Registrant: State Of Minnesota, Transportation Building, Saint Paul, MN 55155, Phone: (651) 296-8364, Fax: (651) 297-5735

  • Th 71 3.2km N (Lat: 44.598028 Lon: -94.994722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 43 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: WNFN460, Licensee ID: L00001503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.950 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2004, Expiration Date: 11/04/2014, Cancellation Date: 12/18/2012, Certifier: Robert J Prudhomme, Registrant: State Of Minnesota, 395 John Ireland Blvd #730, Saint Paul, MN 51155, Phone: (651) 296-7421, Fax: (651) 297-5735

  • Lat: 44.531056 Lon: -94.997472, Call Sign: WPYI543,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.685 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2013, Expiration Date: 08/15/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/21/2023, Certifier: Gabe Prescott, Registrant: West Central Comminications Inc., 612 Industrial Drive Sw, Willmar, MN 56201, Phone: (320) 235-0811, Fax: (320) 231-2655, Email:

  • Lat: 44.531278 Lon: -94.999944, Call Sign: WQSU625,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.237 MHz, 456.237 MHz, 456.462 MHz, 456.487 MHz, 456.687 MHz, 456.737 MHz, 457.162 MHz, 457.762 MHz, 457.837 MHz, 457.887 MHz, Grant Date: 09/06/2023, Expiration Date: 11/19/2033, Certifier: Tara Strey, Registrant: West Central Comms. Inc., 612 Industrial Dr. Sw, Willmar, MN 56201, Phone: (320) 235-0811, Email:

  • 69891 Hwy 71 (Lat: 44.598083 Lon: -94.994806), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQVE371,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4950.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/15/2015, Expiration Date: 01/15/2025, Certifier: Randy Hanson, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co, 1115 Cross St., North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720, Email:

  • Lat: 44.486083 Lon: -94.954194, Call Sign: WRUH748,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.275 MHz, 464.637 MHz, 468.950 MHz, 469.387 MHz, 469.600 MHz, Grant Date: 08/27/2022, Expiration Date: 08/27/2032, Certifier: Doug Neitzel, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co, 1115 Cross St, N. Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 207-2125, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: K0VFO, Grant Date: 06/21/1988, Expiration Date: 06/21/1998, Cancellation Date: 06/22/2000, Registrant: Fred Neitzel, 111 Walnut Dr, Morton, MN 56270


Fire-safe hotels and motels in Morton, Minnesota:

  • Americas Best Value Inn-Morton, 400 Kokesch Dr, Morton, Minnesota 56270 , Phone: (507) 697-6205
  • Lower Sioux Indian Comunity Dba Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, 39375 County Hwy 24, MORTON, Minnesota 56270 , Phone: (800) 946-2274
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Morton, Minnesota
Most common first names in Morton, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1176.9 years
George1079.8 years
William1069.2 years
Mary888.7 years
Ida683.1 years
Henry682.7 years
Joseph677.8 years
Elizabeth580.0 years
Margaret579.4 years
Leona581.2 years
Most common last names in Morton, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Lothert1079.1 years
Pendleton861.7 years
Goodthunder774.2 years
Bryan781.7 years
Simmons686.7 years
Blue576.0 years
Brown575.0 years
Scheffler567.8 years
Prescott566.0 years
Eller460.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Morton, MN
  • 72.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.4%Electricity
  • 3.0%Utility gas
  • 1.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Morton, MN
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 37.5%Electricity
  • 12.5%Utility gas


Morton compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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