Iowa
Moravia is a small town in Iowa with a population of 587. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Moravia receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Moravia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Moravia is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Moravia is $113,600, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Moravia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,525 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $887 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,195 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 410 |
| County GDP | $518M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,592 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.16% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $113,600 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $191,304 |
| Census Median Rent | $758 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 39.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,592 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.16% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,751/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.6 inches |
| 2% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 999 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8917°N, 92.8200°W |
| County FIPS | 19007 |
Winner: Republican by 46.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |