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Low Moor, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
269 Population 489/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $28,943 per capita
$120,300 Home Value $141,800 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,117 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Low Moor, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,821
34% below
$28,943 per capita
Home Value
$120,300
57% below
Zillow: $141,800
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
70% below
1,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
43%
Rent
73%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Low Moor a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 6.2% (72% 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 $141,800. 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.

Safety & Crime

Low Moor reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,117/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population269
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$28,943
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,300
Rent$850
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$141,800
Housing Units122
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

F
Violent114/100K
Property1,117/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.