At a Glance
Median Income
$51,797
$25,965 per capita
Home Value
$95,400
Zillow: $79,653
Median Rent
$447/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moran a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 5.1% (42% above 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 $79,653. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population455
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,083/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born24.8%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,797
Per Capita$25,965
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$703M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,400
Rent$447
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$79,653
Housing Units253
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,475/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
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.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
24.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.