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Moravia, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Appanoose County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
587 Population 497/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $26,525 per capita
$113,600 Home Value $191,304 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
26 Violent Crime/100K 1,000 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $758/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Moravia, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$26,525 per capita
Home Value
$113,600
60% below
Zillow: $191,304
Median Rent
$758/mo
35% below
39.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
93% below
1,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Moravia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
40%
Rent
65%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moravia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Moravia residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,525. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moravia is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,304. Median rent is $758/month, with 39.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Moravia reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,000/100K.

Education

17.4% of adults in Moravia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moravia has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population587
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$26,525
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,600
Rent$758
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$191,304
Housing Units249
Rent Burden39.2%

Crime

F
Violent26/100K
Property1,000/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation999 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Moravia was founded in 1850.
The median home in Moravia was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.