At a Glance
Median Income
$57,125
$28,060 per capita
Home Value
$121,200
Zillow: $328,259
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moody a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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 0.7% (81% 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 $328,259. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population1,258
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,125
Per Capita$28,060
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,200
Rent
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$328,259
Housing Units554
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
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.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.