At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$43,312 per capita
Home Value
$215,000
Zillow: $154,718
Median Rent
$867/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Moorland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moorland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moorland a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moorland residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,312. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moorland is $215,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,718. Median rent is $867/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
38.6% of adults in Moorland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moorland has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population528
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density5,867/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$43,312
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,000
Rent$867
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$154,718
Housing Units254
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation635 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Moorland was founded in 1959.
The median home in Moorland was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.