Mooresville, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Mooresville is a small city in Indiana with a population of 9,608. Residents earn $70,228 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
9,608 Population 1,432/sq mi density
$70,228 Median Income $35,809 per capita
$194,300 Home Value $303,455 Zillow
$1,045 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
52 Violent Crime/100K 3,300 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,228 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,300 home value, $1,045/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,228
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $194,300
31% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 52/100K
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.0%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,045
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Mooresville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,608
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,432/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,228
Per Capita$35,809
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$3,059M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,300
Rent$1,045
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$303,455

Crime

F
Violent52/100K
Property3,300/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary415/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation657 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+89.9%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute30 min
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Is Mooresville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mooresville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Mooresville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mooresville is $70,228, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mooresville is $194,300, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,045 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Mooresville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,300 per 100,000, 68% above the national average.

Education

23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Mooresville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mooresville has a population of 9,608 with a density of 1,432 people per square mile. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

9,608
Total Population
1,432
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
6.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mooresville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mooresville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mooresville is $70,228, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Mooresville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,228
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,809
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$72,454

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,396
County GDP$3,059M

Business (County)

Restaurants108
Healthcare110
Retail168
Manufacturing69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,320
34% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Mooresville is $194,300, 31% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,045 (10% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $303,455.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,300
31% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$303,455
Median List Price$245,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$245,000
$/Sq Ft$153
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory25

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,045
10% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,320
34% below US avg
Effective Rate1.19%
In Mooresville, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mooresville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death8,539/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access68.3%
Healthcare Facilities110
Mooresville has a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,300 per 100,000 (68% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Mooresville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent51.9/100K
86% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery10.4/100K
Assault41.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,300.1/100K
68% above US avg
Burglary415.1/100K
Theft2,594.4/100K
Vehicle Theft290.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Mooresville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.8 inches
21% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation657 ft (200 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density1,432/sq mi
Coordinates39.6025°N, 86.3687°W
County FIPS18109
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.3%
D 22%

Winner: Republican by 54.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.0%
32% below US avg
High School+89.9%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,432/sq mi
Total Area6.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities110
Restaurants108
Retail Stores168

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Work from Home10.1%

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