Jackson metro, MS relocation guide
Moving to Morton, MS
About Morton
Morton is a small city in Scott County (~3,500 residents), southwest of Forest on I-20 about 30 miles east of Jackson. Named for the early-settler Morton family, it's best known as the home of Roosevelt State Park — one of Mississippi's original CCC-built state parks (begun 1935, opened 1940, National Register-listed) wrapping around 150-acre Shadow Lake at the western edge of the Bienville National Forest.
Home prices in Morton
Home prices in Morton vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Morton
- Roosevelt State Park — camping, cabins, Shadow Lake boating/fishing, nature trails, the 600-seat Livingston Performing Arts & Media Center.
- Bienville National Forest access.
- Farris Municipal Park.
- Downtown Morton (Highway 80).
Commuting from Morton
- Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~35–40 minutes west via I-20 (about 32 miles).
Schools in Morton
Public schools: Scott County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Morton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Morton, MS?
Home prices in Morton vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Morton, MS?
Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~35–40 minutes west via I-20 (about 32 miles). - Which school district serves Morton, MS?
Morton is served by Scott County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.