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Moody, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,258 Population 905/sq mi density
$57,125 Median Income $28,060 per capita
$121,200 Home Value $315,992 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 2,010 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,125 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Moody, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,125
24% below
$28,060 per capita
Home Value
$121,200
57% below
Zillow: $315,992
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
2,010/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
303 sunny days/yr

How Moody Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Moody's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moody a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Moody residents earn a median household income of $57,125 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,060. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moody is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,992. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Moody reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,010/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Moody hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moody has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,258
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,125
Per Capita$28,060
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,200
Rent
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$315,992
Housing Units554
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property2,010/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation773 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Moody was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.