At a Glance
Median Income
$51,944
$28,792 per capita
Home Value
$42,000
Zillow: $146,685
Median Rent
$567/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
69.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.3% 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+
3.8 / 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 $51,944 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,792. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moran is $42,000 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,685. Median rent is $567/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
16.9% of adults in Moran hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
69.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moran has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population192
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,944
Per Capita$28,792
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$42,000
Rent$567
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$146,685
Housing Units131
Rent Burden14.4%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain29.0 in/yr
Elevation1,363 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+69.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute51 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Moran was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.