At a Glance
Median Income
$36,875
$22,384 per capita
Home Value
$166,700
Zillow: $221,775
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
29.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
23.4% smoking rate
How Mooresburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mooresburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mooresburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mooresburg residents earn a median household income of $36,875 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,384. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,568 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mooresburg is $166,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,775. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
12.2% of adults in Mooresburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mooresburg has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population829
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,875
Per Capita$22,384
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty29.5%
County GDP$4,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A
Home Value$166,700
Rent
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$221,775
Housing Units407
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation1,138 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed291 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Mooresburg was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 291 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.