About Morton
Morton is a small town in northwestern Texas with an estimated population of 1,712.
Morton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,141 residents per square mile.
📰 Morton News Today
- Bham contractor wraps up $232M healthcare project The Business Journals · Aug 18
- Robert Douglas Scott Obituary (2026) - Morton, TX - Ellis Funeral Home - Morton Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- DISRESPECTED: Behren Morton/Texas Tech FIGHT For Big 12 Respect Vs Oregon In Orange Bowl Matchup Alex Caruso (6Ea2CYy3FK) Mshale · Aug 16
- Their schools closed. Now North Texas students are finding their place somewhere new Dallas News · Aug 8
- Behren Morton (QB): Bio, News, Stats & more New England Patriots · Apr 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Morton Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Morton — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 24 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Morton
- (Defunct) (café)
- Gracia's Cafe (café)
- Mama Lola's (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Texas' Last Frontier Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Morton
- Cochran County Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Morton
- MORTON SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Cochran Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,712
Rank in state#659 of 1,224
Land area1.5 sq mi
Density1,141/sq mi
Coordinates33.7248, -102.7592