At a Glance
Median Income
$35,938
$25,655 per capita
Home Value
$56,400
Zillow: $171,424
Median Rent
$867/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
17.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moorhead a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.6% (28% 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 $171,424. 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.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population263
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,096/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,938
Per Capita$25,655
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$675M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,400
Rent$867
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$171,424
Housing Units119
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,755/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,137 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Moorhead was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.