At a Glance
Median Income
$33,400
$18,556 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
67.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.8%
23.3% smoking rate
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?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.8%
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%
Health
Obesity53.8%
Diabetes21.0%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain67.8 in/yr
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.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.