At a Glance
Median Income
$53,704
$29,574 per capita
Home Value
$180,300
Zillow: $234,917
Median Rent
$903/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19.3% smoking rate
How Mora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mora a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mora residents earn a median household income of $53,704 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,574. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mora is $180,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,917. Median rent is $903/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
18.6% of adults in Mora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mora has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,708
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,704
Per Capita$29,574
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$549M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,300
Rent$903
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$234,917
Housing Units1,651
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation1,009 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Mora was founded in 1882.
The median home in Mora was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.