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Moorhead, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Harrison County County
Moorhead, IA
At a Glance
How Moorhead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moorhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Moorhead a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Moorhead residents earn a median household income of $35,938 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,655. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moorhead is $56,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,421. Median rent is $867/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Moorhead reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,984/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Moorhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moorhead has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.