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Moffat, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Moffat is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,550. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

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2,550 Population 1/sq mi density
404 ft Elevation 123 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
63.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,317 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,317 median income, 4.8% unemployment
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Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$207,441 home value, $1,108/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Moffat

Moffat

Moffat is a burgh and parish in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Part of the Dumfries and Galloway local authority area in Scotland, it lies on the River Annan, with a population of around 2,500. It was a centre of the wool trade and a spa town.

People

Population2,550
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,317
Per Capita$44,317
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$207,441
Rent$1,108
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,020

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain63.9 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation404 ft (123 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population2,550
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates55.3353°, -3.4414°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation63.9 inches (1,623 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.4 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$44,317
Median Age40.6 years

About Moffat

Moffat is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,550. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Moffat has a population of 2,550 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,449.5 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

2,550
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
3,449.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Moffat vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Moffat is $44,317, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,317 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $852, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 232 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Moffat vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,317
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,317
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)232

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Moffat is $207,441, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,108 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,020 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$207,441
26% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,108
5% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units1,020

Property Tax

Climate in Moffat

Moffat has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1826 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.7°C / 37°F 0.4° / 4.9° 206.8
Feb 3°C / 37°F 0.3° / 5.7° 170.0
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 1° / 7.8° 146.7
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.7° 102.4
May 9.4°C / 49°F 4.8° / 14° 102.9
Jun 12.1°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.4° 111.2
Jul 13.8°C / 57°F 9.6° / 18.1° 128.6
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 9.5° / 17.6° 145.4
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.2° 132.4
Oct 8.3°C / 47°F 5.1° / 11.5° 184.8
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7.8° 190.0
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.4° / 5.2° 204.9
Moffat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below United Kingdom avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area3,449.5 sq mi (8,934.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates55.3353°N, 3.4414°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"
Driest Month (May) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 133 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 111 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 148 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 29 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 113 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 102 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 139 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 75 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 111 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 7.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 35°F (2°C) 5.2 in
March 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 7.2 in

Moffat has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 35°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and May the driest (3.5").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area3,449.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Moffat

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Moffat Academy
Beattock School
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Radio Stations near Moffat

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
Bay Trust Radio MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Moffat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
Ellisland Farm
Moffat Museum

Libraries in Moffat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lochmaben Library0.0
Lochthorne Library0.0
Lockerbie Library0.0

Hotels in Moffat

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annandale Arms Hotel
Auchen Castle
Black Bull Inn & Hotel
Buccleuch Arms Hotel
Moffat House
Stag Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel & Restaurant
The Star Hotel

Restaurants in Moffat

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Pizza & Kebab House
Brodies
Hugo's
Spice India
The Buccleuch Arms Hotel Restaurant

Cafes in Moffat

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Ariete
Green Frog
Mutchies Munchies
Rest At Manse
The Rumblin' Tum

Theatres in Moffat

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Well Theatre

Monuments in Moffat

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hislop's Grave
Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd

Castles in Moffat

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hawkshaw Castle
Lochhouse Tower
Lochwood Castle

Clinics in Moffat

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Moffat Clinic
The Moffat Rehab Studio

Veterinaries in Moffat

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ark Veterinary Centre

Gas Stations in Moffat

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Gulf

Banks in Moffat

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Golf Courses in Moffat

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moffat Golf Course

Airports Near Moffat

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
Archerfield AirstripSmall Airport
Balgone AirstripSmall Airport
Berrier AirstripSmall Airport
Broomhill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Castleton FarmSmall Airport
Cumbernauld AirportSmall Airport
East Fortune AirfieldSmall Airport
Falgunzeon Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
FinglandSmall Airport
Glenswinton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kirkbride AirfieldSmall Airport
Latch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lennox Plunton AirstripSmall Airport
Midlem AirstripSmall Airport
Mosside Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Nairns Mains AirstripSmall Airport
Nethershields Farm AirstripSmall Airport
PolmontSmall Airport
RAF KirknewtonSmall Airport
Stonehill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Strathaven AirfieldSmall Airport
Thankerton private airstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Moffat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moffat Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moffat

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Andrew's Parish Church
St Luke's
St. John's Church

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moffat

What is the population of Moffat?

Moffat has a population of 2,550 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,449.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Moffat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,317, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $207,441 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Moffat?

Moffat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.9 inches, with 12.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Moffat?

Moffat has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $852. There are 232 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moffat?

The median home value in Moffat is $207,441. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,108. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Moffat?

50.0% of adults in Moffat hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Moffat?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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