At a Glance
Median Income
$39,167
$30,727 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
Zillow: $160,249
Median Rent
$792/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.9% smoking rate
How Mooresboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mooresboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mooresboro 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
Mooresboro residents earn a median household income of $39,167 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,727. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mooresboro is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,249. Median rent is $792/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
20.2% of adults in Mooresboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mooresboro has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,167
Per Capita$30,727
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$792
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$160,249
Housing Units144
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation887 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband62.2%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mooresboro was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.