At a Glance
Median Income
$49,821
$28,943 per capita
Home Value
$120,300
Zillow: $152,806
Median Rent
$850/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.7% smoking rate
How Low Moor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Low Moor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Low Moor a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Low Moor residents earn a median household income of $49,821 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,943. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Low Moor is $120,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,806. Median rent is $850/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.1% of adults in Low Moor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Low Moor has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population269
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$28,943
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,300
Rent$850
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$152,806
Housing Units122
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation641 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Low Moor was founded in 1858.
The median home in Low Moor was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.