At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$37,867 per capita
Home Value
$324,800
Zillow: $359,713
Median Rent
$811/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
18.1% smoking rate
How Moapa Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moapa Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moapa Town a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moapa Town residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,867. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moapa Town is $324,800 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,713. Median rent is $811/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
11.0% of adults in Moapa Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moapa Town has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.
Data Overview
People
Population967
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$37,867
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
B+
Home Value$324,800
Rent$811
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$359,713
Housing Units392
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain5.6 in/yr
AQI64 (Moderate)
Elevation1,748 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute43 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Moapa Town was founded in 1865.
The median home in Moapa Town was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
38.7% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 265 Mbps.
There are 5,618 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 236 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.