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Moorland, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
528 Population 5,867/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $43,312 per capita
$215,000 Home Value $154,718 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$215,000 home value, $867/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Moorland, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,375
8% below
$43,312 per capita
Home Value
$215,000
24% below
Zillow: $154,718
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
15% above
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
92%
Home Value
76%
Rent
75%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moorland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
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 5.7% (58% 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.

Safety & Crime

Moorland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 265/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population528
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density5,867/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$43,312
Unemployment5.7%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property265/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.