At a Glance
Median Income
$33,400
$18,556 per capita
Violent Crime
519/100K
2,623/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
67.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.8%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Moonshine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moonshine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moonshine a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moonshine residents earn a median household income of $33,400 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,556. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Moonshine reports 519 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,623/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Moonshine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
67.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moonshine has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,400
Per Capita$18,556
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$112,969
Housing Units101
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent519/100K
Property2,623/100K
Health
Obesity53.8%
Diabetes21.0%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain71.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+67.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Broadband52.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Moonshine was built in 2010.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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