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Moran, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Allen County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
455 Population 1,083/sq mi density
$51,797 Median Income $25,965 per capita
$95,400 Home Value $73,526 Zillow
$447 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,797 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,400 home value, $447/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Moran, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,797
31% below
$25,965 per capita
Home Value
$95,400
66% below
Zillow: $73,526
Median Rent
$447/mo
62% below
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Moran Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Moran's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
34%
Rent
38%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moran 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

Moran residents earn a median household income of $51,797 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,965. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moran is $95,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,526. Median rent is $447/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Moran reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.3% of adults in Moran hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moran has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population455
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,083/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,797
Per Capita$25,965
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$703M
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,400
Rent$447
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$73,526
Housing Units253
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,475/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,107 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband69.7%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Moran was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.