Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Moorhead is a small town in Iowa with a population of 263. Residents earn $35,938 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
Based on current data, Moorhead receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Moorhead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Moorhead is $35,938, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 33.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Moorhead is $56,400, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Moorhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 28.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,938 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,655 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,751 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.3% |
| 169% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $675M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,152 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.36% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $56,400 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $154,421 |
| Census Median Rent | $867 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,152 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.36% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,755/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.4 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,137 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,096/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9233°N, 95.8514°W |
| County FIPS | 19085 |
Winner: Republican by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.9% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,096/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.9% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |